Wolves vs Man Utd LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction as VAR denies Marcus Rashford a second

Man Utd will move into top four with victory over Wolves who hope to escape relegation zone

"Good is not good enough, we have to do better" - Ten Hag rates start at Man Utd

Manchester United can move into the top four with a victory over Wolves this afternoon as Erik ten Hag’s men are only one point behind fourth-placed Tottenham, who face Aston Villa on Sunday. Meanwhile, three points for Wolves today would be a huge boost to their hopes of avoiding relegation and would take them out of the drop zone.

The Red Devils restarted their Premier League campaign with a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest as Marcus Rashford continued his hot streak of form and Anthony Martial also got on the scoresheet. Ten Hag’s team look pacey and determined but in the past, they have followed up great wins with shaky performances and will hope to avoid doing so again today.

Wolves come into the match sitting 18th in the table but only one point behind Everton and West Ham and just three behind 14th placed Bournemouth. They can easily shoot up the table with a string of good results and will be confident of challenging Man Utd following Rayan Ait-Nouri’s 95th minute winner against Everton last time out.

Follow all the action from Molineux as Wolves take on Manchester United:

Wolves vs Manchester United

• 90+3’ SAVE! - De Gea denies Jimenez from inside the six-yard box (WOL 0-1 MUN)
• 85’ NO GOAL! -Rashford is denied a second due to handball (WOL 0-1 MUN)
• 76’ GOAL! - Rashford opens the scoring after coming off the bench (WOL 0-1 MUN)
• 57’ SAVE! - De Gea tips Neves’ free kick wide of the post (WOL 0-0 MUN)
• 45+1! - CHANCE! - Antony’s header is kept out by Sa (WOL 0-0 MUN)
• 16’ SAVE! - Sa denies Garnacho from close range (WOL 0-0 MUN)
• 6’ CHANCE! - Casemiro’s headed effort deflected over (WOL 0-0 MUN)
• Marcus Rashford dropped by Erik ten Hag for ‘disciplinary’ reasons

[31 December 2022 13:11 · Michael Jones]

Wolves 0-0 Man Utd

38 mins: Ruben Neves is left a little worse for wear after being clattered by Casemiro’s shoulder in the middle of the pitch. The Wolves fans are in uproar over the challenge but the referee keeps his cards in his pockets.

I don’t think Casemiro will get away with another heavy tackle.

[31 December 2022 13:08 · Michael Jones]

Wolves 0-0 Man Utd

35 mins: Nearly! A lovely ball from Ruben Neves gets Wolves up the pitch as Diego Costa brings the ball under control. He decides not to attempt to get past Aaron Wan-Bissaka and lays the ball across to Daniel Podence.

Podence lifts a high cross to the back post where Hwang Hee-Chan arrives and volleys an effort at goal but Casemiro is back in time to make the block.

[31 December 2022 13:04 · Michael Jones]

Wolves 0-0 Man Utd

32 mins: Wolves send a ball into the United box and there’s a clash of heads between Matheus Nunes and Tyrell Malacia as both men look to win possession.

The Man Utd physios are a bit premature in coming onto the pitch as Malacia is back on his feet quickly but they decide to give him a check up anyway which irks the Wolves supporters in attendance.

[31 December 2022 13:02 · Michael Jones]

Wolves 0-0 Man Utd

29 mins: Man Utd switch the ball over to Antony on the right and he plays it forward to match Fernandes’ cutting run.

Fernandes then curls a low pass into the box towards Anthony Martial but Nathan Collins lunges at the ball and knocks it away from the striker before he can shoot!

[31 December 2022 12:57 · Michael Jones]

Wolves 0-0 Man Utd

26 mins: Great defending! Daniel Podence receives the ball on the edge of the United penalty area and slips a through ball into the box for Diego Costa.

Costa lays it off to Joao Moutinho who looks to turn it towards goal only for Aaron Wan-Bissaka to come lunging in to make a brilliant block.

[31 December 2022 12:55 · Michael Jones]

Wolves 0-0 Man Utd

23 mins: Close! Antony and Wan-Bissaka seem to have a good understanding with each other. They combine again to bring the ball down the right before Antony charges into the box.

He gets a shot away and a deflection off Ruben Neves almost does for Jose Sa who has to stop his move and leap back in the opposite direction to keep the ball out.

[31 December 2022 12:53 · Michael Jones]

Wolves 0-0 Man Utd

20 mins: Manchester United are looking to take control of proceedings. They’re bossing the ball and playing at a nice tempo.

Christian Eriksen switches the play out to Antony on the right but both he and Aaron Wan-Bissaka run into trouble and are forced to retreat.

[31 December 2022 12:49 · Michael Jones]

Wolves 0-0 Man Utd

16 mins: Save! Manchester United should be in front!

Christian Eriksen threads a pass through the lines towards Alejandro Garnacho but Nelson Semedo intercepts. He then attempts to knock the ball back to Jose Sa but underhits the pass allowing Garnacho to get to the loose ball first.

He shoots but Sa is out quickly to close him down and makes a sharp save with his body.

[31 December 2022 12:46 · Michael Jones]

Wolves 0-0 Man Utd

15 mins: Wolves are seeing a lot of space out wide but Manchester United are compact and working hard to get back into their defensive shape when they lose possession.

[31 December 2022 12:43 · Michael Jones]

Wolves 0-0 Man Utd

12 mins: Aaron Wan-Bissaka is drawn inside by the run of Hwang Hee-Chan which allows Hugo Bueno to get forward on the overlap down the Wolves left wing. He looks to cross one into the middle but Raphael Varane is well placed to turn the ball behind.

Manchester United then defend the resultant corner without too much trouble.