Rashford comes off the bench to seal Man United victory over Wolves

Ten Haag left the membership’s high goalscorer on the bench from the outset as a result of an “internal disciplinary issue”, and noticed his group wrestle to interrupt down Wolves within the opening interval, with teen Alejandro Garnacho losing the guests’ finest likelihood. performed.

Rashford got here on within the second half to present United extra of an edge in assault, displaying nice power and composure to carry down his marker and hearth the winner 14 minutes from time.

The England ahead was adjudged late on for an additional handball, nevertheless it mattered little as United regarded to safe their third league win to go above Tottenham Hotspur, who play Aston Villa on New Year’s Day, and are in fourth place. Wolves are at 18th place.

Fresh from their largest league win of the season the earlier season – a 3–0 success over Nottingham Forest – United didn’t take advantage of their first-half alternatives at Molineux.

Casemiro’s header was deflected early on earlier than an outstanding save from residence goalkeeper José Sa denied Garnacho after a defensive error from Nelson Semedo.

French ahead Anthony Martial ought to have performed higher with a close-range header late within the half however didn’t make a clear connection.

Ruben Neves lastly examined David de Gea within the United purpose early within the second half, his free-kick brilliantly stored out by the Spaniard, earlier than the guests resumed their management of the competition.

More possibilities got here and went earlier than Rashford scored his tenth purpose of the season in all competitions after Wolves substitute Jonny was stopped to go the ball residence from shut vary.

De Gea was referred to as into motion to disclaim Wolves a degree in coach Julen Lopetegui’s first residence league recreation in cost, however United continued their enchancment beneath Ten Haag with one other win.