In a key match in the 22nd round of the Premier League, Wolves, who were ranked 11th before the game, faced a match at home against Manchester United, who were ranked 9th. Prior to this campaign, Wolves had been unbeaten in seven consecutive games in all competitions, while Manchester United were unbeaten in three games in a row in all competitions. Although United have beaten Wolves in the last three meetings, more fans before the game thought the visitors could win again.
Once the game started, United broke the deadlock in the fifth minute. Hojlen got the ball back after being blocked in the middle of the box and Rashford won the ball at the top of the arc and fired into the top right corner, leaving the Wolves goalkeeper unresponsive and giving United a 1-0 lead. Just eight minutes later, Luke Shaw received a clever pass from his team-mate and swept in front of goal near the baseline, and Hojlen slotted home from close range to give United a 2-0 lead.
Wolves were awarded a penalty in the 72nd minute when Saravia converted a goal from the spot-kick to help Wolves pull one back. However, United were assisted by a Fernandes corner three minutes later and substitute Scott McTominay headed home to extend the lead again.
Wolves pulled two goals back in the 86th and 96th minutes and seemed to see hope of a comeback. However, in the 97th minute, 18-year-old Maynoo helped Manchester United to put on a stunner.
In the end, the visiting Manchester United won 4-3 against Wolverhampton Wanderers, ushering in a second straight win in all competitions and a fourth consecutive unbeaten run in all competitions. After the game, Manchester United reached 35 points, overtaking Newcastle to move up to seventh, just one point behind sixth-placed West Ham United. However, they are eight points behind fifth-placed Villa and fourth-placed Tottenham.
After this campaign, Wolves' record of seven consecutive unbeaten games in all competitions was ended. For Manchester United, the win not only allowed them to continue their winning streak, but also gave them hope of qualifying for next season's Champions League.
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