Mainoo gives the Red Devils an epic win against Wolves.

Written by on February 2, 2024

Manchester United yesterday night gave out their all in a 4-3 win against Wolves.

Marcus Rashford, restored to the team, opened the scoring and Rasmus Hojlund doubled the lead before the break with United dominant but the drama had hardly begun.

Pablo Sarabia pulled one back from the spot before another substitute, Scott McTominay restored the two-goal advantage.

Max Kilman’s late goal offered Wolves hope and Pedro Neto thought he had secured a point before Mainoo’s magnificent winner.

It was a breathless contest to ultimately delight the visiting Manchester United support, although even the crestfallen home team were applauded from the pitch.

Wolves had not lost at home since being beaten by Liverpool in September and could have moved above United with victory. Instead, they remain 11th in the table while Ten Hag’s team are up to seventh.

Ten Hag before kick-off had reassured United fans that they would have an epic game once all their players were back on the field.

True to his words they performed like this was the game they needed to secure a title with an epic first goal before the Wolves had a kick.

Hojlund laid the ball off to Rashford and the returning favourite caressed the ball beyond Jose Sa and into the corner of the net. 

It oozed cool and made a mockery of the fuss that had surrounded him all week. United just seemed to grow in confidence after that

Wolves woke up and played a defensive and attacking game and were able to equalize the game.

Just before the end of the game, Mainoo scored a goal that will be talked about for years giving the Red Devils a win they desperately looked for.

The goal is the biggest moment of his fledgling career to date – and a big moment for his manager and team. 

Had United let this slip, it would have been damning. But this was a night to remember for the right reasons, instead.

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