Manchester United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
Follow all the action from Old Trafford
Follow live coverage as Manchester United face Wolverhampton Wanderers today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.
The likes of Arsenal and Liverpool will be chasing Pep Guardiola's side, but just as fascinating will be the race for Champions League places, with more teams than ever before having designs on top-four finishes. Chelsea remain big-spending, Manchester United's latest rebuild continues and both Tottenham and Newcastle will expect improvements this year - yet it was Aston Villa who snared fourth last term.
Meanwhile, it's Southampton, Leicester City and Ipswich Town who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:
Manchester United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Hojlund nearly gets in behind Wolves' back three but Bentley is quick to run out and slide the ball away.
Manchester United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Agbadou gets across to Garnacho with expert precision after the latter is poked through by a sprawling Mainoo. United seem contained with the resulting throw on the left, yet readily take their time with possession.
Manchester United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Hojlund knocks down a ball for Mainoo inside the Wolves box, and the youngster stumbles under pressure from Agbadou. Referee Jones isn't buying it, despite Old Trafford's penalty cries!
Manchester United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolves' short passing has been a joy to watch in tight spaces so far. Andre, Ait-Nouri and Cunha link up down the left before the latter is brought down by Mazraoui for a free-kick just outside the box by the left byline. Cunha whips it in but Lindelof gets a strong head on it to clear.
Manchester United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Following their 2-0 win on Boxing Day, Wolves are looking to complete their first league double over Manchester United since 1979-80. They've looked promising here so far in the early stages.
Manchester United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
A long ball finds Cunha on the left. Dorgu catches up with the forward, yet a cute inside pass to Ait-Nouri can't be stopped. The Algerian then tries a cross-box ball from the left byline, but a recovering touch from a red defender ends the danger and United clear. Hojlund is nearly set away in behind, but Toti recovers well to nod out for a throw.
Manchester United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Garnacho shows great early signs here as he runs at Bueno on the left of the box. The defender stands his ground, and clears behind with a touch off Garnacho bringing a goal kick. It feels like a suitable time to just amend the starting XI for Wolves. Jose Sa withdrew before the game and has been replaced by Dan Bentley.
Manchester United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolves start brightly, popping the ball around smartly down the left before Dorgu reacts well. In the next phase, the men in yellow continue their earlier on-ball confidence with United taking on a very stubborn structure until Onana gets a goal kick.
Manchester United vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Following the Stone Roses, the Premier League anthem and John Denver all blending into the matchday playlist, the players shake hands. The captains meet the man in the middle, and it seems that the visitors will kick us off, playing from right to left.
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