Manchester United vs Wolves LIVE: Premier League result and reaction as Raphael Varane scores winner
Man Utd 1-0 Wolves: Raphael Varane’s header sees the hosts claim all three points despite a spirited performance from Wolves
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Your support makes all the difference.Manchester United got their 2023/24 Premier League campaign off to a winning start despite a poor performance at Old Trafford against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
The visitors were the better side for most of the game with Matheus Nunes and Matheus Cunha finding lots of joy with runs through midfield but the midlands side lacked quality in front of goal. Debutant Andre Onana impressed for the hosts and made a number of saves in the second half to keep them ahead.
But, it was Raphael Varane who provided the difference. Jadon Sancho won a corner that was initially cleared. Varane stayed up the pitch and when Bruno Fernandes chipped it back into the box he was on hand to meet Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s pass and head home the winner.
Relive the action as Manchester United host Wolves in the Premier League:
Man Utd vs Wolves
Manchester United conceded 10 Premier League home goals last season, fewer than any other side. Andre Onana will have big shoes to fill as he takes over as the No. 1 goalkeeper for the club.
Man Utd vs Wolves
Wolves are in danger of losing their opening league fixture in three successive seasons for the first time since 1988-1990. Can they avoid defeat at Old Trafford or somehow go on to win?
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Man Utd vs Wolves
Erik ten Hag’s side have won their last six top-flight matches at Old Trafford. It is six years since they had better run at home, winning eight straight league games between May and November 2017.
Man Utd vs Wolves
Manchester United are undefeated in 29 home matches in all competitions, with 25 wins and four draws, since losing 1-0 to Real Sociedad in the Europa League on 8th September 2022.
Will they extend that run this evening?
Man Utd vs Wolves
Wolves’ only clean sheet in their last 23 Premier League away matches was a 0-0 draw at Bournemouth on 31 August 2022, a game which, coincidentally, was Gary O’Neil’s first as Cherries boss.
Man Utd vs Wolves
Manchester United have won their opening Premier League match on 20 occasions but have started with a defeat in two of the previous three seasons.
They lost to Brighton on the opening weekend last August but are unbeaten in their subsequent 18 Premier League home fixtures (15 wins, three draws), conceding just eight goals in this run.
Man Utd vs Wolves line-ups
Andre Onana is handed a debut in goal for Manchester United with Mason Mount also starting in his competitive debut for the club. Elsewhere, Aaron Wan-Bissaka is favoured over Diogo Dalot and Marcus Rashford starts as the centre forward.
Max Kilman captains Wolves after signing a five-year deal and Matheus Cunha starts up top after making his loan move to Wolves permanent this summer.
Manchester United vs Wolves line-ups
Manchester United XI: Onana; Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Martinez, Shaw; Casemiro, Mount, Fernandes; Antony, Rashford, Garnacho.
Wolves XI: Sa; Semedo, Dawson, Kilman, Ait-Nouri; Lemina, Joao Gomes; Nunes, Sarabia, Neto; Cunha.
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Despite a long-term interest in England captain Harry Kane, the Red Devils instead plumped for potential by signing the talented 20-year-old from Atalanta.
Hojlund joined last weekend in a £64million deal that could rise to £72million, but United fans will have to wait to see their new striker.
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