Raphael Varane’s close-range header secured a 1-0 win for Manchester United regardless of an unconvincing efficiency in opposition to unfancied Wolves at {Old} Trafford.
Gary O’Neil’s guests had the higher of the probabilities earlier than Varane’s 76th-minute winner with Matheus Cunha spurning a golden alternative to place Wolves forward early within the second half in what was a vigorous efficiency by the Brazilian ahead.
Erik ten Hag had pressured the necessity for his staff to “elevate the bar” earlier than kick-off nevertheless it was a passive show from United in entrance of their very own supporters. It took a superb go from Bruno Fernandes to unlock issues, Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s cross discovering Varane.
There have been nonetheless alternatives for Wolves as substitute Fabio Silva twice pressured United’s new goalkeeper Andre Onana into good saves late within the sport. There was even a stoppage-time penalty examine when Onana clattered into Sasa Kalajdzic whereas failing to say the ball.
O’Neil was booked for his complaints however he will likely be heartened even in defeat.
Ten Hag will certainly be alarmed regardless of his facet claiming the three factors.
What’s next?
Saturday nineteenth August 5:00pm
Kick off 5:30pm
Tottenham host Manchester United subsequent Saturday at 5.30pm, reside on Sky Sports activities. Wolves host Brighton on the identical day at Molineux; kick off 3pm.