Mainoo scores winner as Man Utd beat Wolves in thriller

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Marcus Rashford has proven himself on Thursdays as he's scored eight goals in the Premier League. However, Harry Kane has managed to score two more than him, making his record better with 10 goals.

Manchester United secured a thrilling Premier League victory against Wolverhampton Wanderers with a dramatic 97th-minute winning goal by Kobbie Mainoo at Molineux. The match was a true classic, with both teams putting on an impressive display of skill and determination.

Mainoo scored his debut Premier League goal against Jose Sa, shortly after Pedro Neto almost managed to gain a draw for Wolves.

At the half-time mark, Wolves were trailing 2-0 and on the 85th minute, they were down 3-1. However, they managed to make a comeback and equalize. Despite this, United emerged victorious with the help of their 18-year-old player, Mainoo. He received the ball on the left and cleverly tricked Max Kilman by passing the ball through his legs before making a swift turn and placing the ball precisely into the bottom corner of the goal.

Marcus Rashford scored the first goal in his return to United after being absent from the FA Cup fourth round due to illness. There were reports that he had missed training following a night out in Belfast. Then, Rasmus Hojlund scored a second goal, doubling the lead.

Pablo Sarabia scored a goal from a penalty kick, and then Scott McTominay scored another goal for the away team by heading in a corner with only 15 minutes remaining in the game after entering the field as a substitute during the second half. This goal seemingly secured the victory for the away team.

However, that was merely the beginning of the chaos that occurred later on.

The leader of the Wolves team, Kilman, made sure that the game ended with an exciting final goal by scoring up close after a corner.

In the sixth minute of the nine added minutes, Neto scored a goal by taking advantage of Andre Onana's wrong positioning. This resulted in United being caught off guard while trying to defend.

The wolves got extremely excited, but their celebration was premature because Mainoo had the last say in an astonishing match.

Erik ten Hag's team is now once again in the top seven rankings after breaking a four-match away league losing streak. They are currently eight points behind the Champions League spots. Wolves, on the other hand, continue to hold the 11th rank.

Rashford Nets In United Comeback Debut

At the start of the evening, everyone was looking at Rashford, who played for United even though the club had a "disciplinary issue" with him that was being dealt with internally.

The player who usually plays in an attacking position was absent during the victory against Newport County on Sunday. According to reports from last week, he was spotted in bars and clubs located in Northern Ireland on Wednesday and Thursday. This led to him feeling unwell and not being able to attend training on Friday.

Ten Hag said that he thinks the matter is resolved now because Rashford has owned up to his actions. And that's exactly what the English player did in the first five minutes of the game.

A pass was sent from the right side of the field, and Hojlund redirected it to the outskirts of the opponent's zone. Rashford executed a smooth and precise shot that made the ball curve past Sa. He then rejoiced in front of the opposing team's supporters and was embraced by his fellow players.

Rashford and Luke Shaw seemed to have a renewed chemistry on the field, collaborating in the Wolves' territory before the left-back passed it to Hojlund for the second goal. In an attempt to clear the ball, the Wolves' defense fell short and the striker effortlessly slid in to score from Shaw's impressive low cross close to the goal.

This has been a humbling week for Rashford and United, as Ten Hag was obliged to answer numerous inquiries about the striker's prospects at Old Trafford.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Jadon Sancho had to depart from United due to disagreements with the Dutch manager, whereas Rashford was reinstated and demonstrated why Ten Hag places faith in him.

Rashford managed to score a goal in the beginning of the game and then ran back quite a distance of almost 50 yards to put pressure on Matheus Cunha. As a result, Cunha was forced to shoot at Onana, who had returned to the starting team after Cameroon's early exit from the Africa Cup of Nations.

Truly, every player on the United team appeared to be invigorated as they surrounded Wolves in the initial half of the game. Hojlund was unfortunate to not score a third goal when he obstructed a clearance made by Sa. Additionally, both Hojlund and Casemiro had goals disallowed due to being in an offside position.

However, United's trouble with irregularity was revealed in the second half as Wolves were given an opportunity to equalize the game - putting United in a tight spot. In the end, they were forced to rely on yet another graduate from their academy, Mainoo, to save the day.

The game is finished with Wolverhampton Wanderers obtaining a score of 3 goals while Manchester United scores 4 goals.

The final whistle is blown, and the game between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Manchester United is over, with Manchester United winning 4-3.

Manchester United's Luke Shaw has been booked with a yellow card.

Antony (from Manchester United) was caught committing a hand ball.

Shot prevented. Matheus Cunha (Wolverhampton Wanderers) tried to kick the ball with his right foot from a distance, but an opponent blocked it.

Manchester United's Alejandro Garnacho received a yellow card due to his over-the-top celebration.

Yes! The Wolverhampton Wanderers team has just been defeated by Manchester United in a thrilling match with a score of 3-4. Kobbie Mainoo from Manchester United made an amazing right footed shot from the left side of the box, resulting in the ball landing in the bottom right corner. This goal was made possible with the help of Omari Forson's assist.

Goal! Wolverhampton Wanderers and Manchester United are tied 3-3. Pedro Neto (Wolverhampton Wanderers) used his non-dominant foot to shoot from the right corner of the box and the ball ended up in the lower right corner of the goal. Matheus Cunha helped him with a quick pass during the counter-attack.

Manchester United has given up possession of the ball near their corner area due to the actions of Craig Dawson.

The attempt made by Scott McTominay from Manchester United using his right foot at a very close range was stopped by the goalkeeper in the middle of the goal. The goal was supported by Jonny Evans.

Manchester United gets a corner, but Maximilian Kilman is responsible for conceding it.

Blocked attempt. Antony (Manchester United) tried to shoot with his left foot from the left side of the box, but it was stopped by a defender.

Nathan Fraser, a player for the Wolverhampton Wanderers team, has been awarded a free kick in the back half of the field.

Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United) committed a foul.

Manchester United makes a substitution as Jonny Evans comes on for Alejandro Garnacho.

Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United attempted a right-footed shot from beyond the box, but unfortunately the attempt was blocked.

Matheus Cunha (player for Wolverhampton Wanderers) has been given a yellow card for committing a rough challenge.

Matheus Cunha from Wolverhampton Wanderers committed a foul.

Antony from Manchester United earns a chance to take a free kick in the half closer to the opponent's goal.

Wolverhampton Wanderers have been penalized for an offside violation by Mario Lemina.

The recipient of the "player of the match" award was outstanding throughout the game and demonstrated exceptional skill and ability. They made significant contributions to their team's victory, and their performance was a highlight of the match. Overall, their efforts were truly commendable, and they deservedly received recognition for their exceptional performance.

On an average, the score tallies up to 7.43.

The seventh squad number is assigned to a player named Pedro Neto.

Jersey number: 8 Player's name: João Gomes

The player known as Matheus Cunha wears the squad number 12.

Number 22 on the squad is occupied by a player named Nélson Semedo.

First up on the squad list is player José Sá, identified by his squad number 1.

The sixth squad number belongs to a player known as Li Martínez.

Jersey number eight belongs to the talented footballer known as Bruno Fernandes.

Number 20 is the numerical identifier given to player Diogo Dalot.

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