A difficult, thrilling victory over Lyon on Thursday led to a lackluster performance from Manchester United against Wolves. The Reds fell 1-0 to their bottom-half rivals and dropped to 14th in the table.
Here is how it happened and the main talking point from the loss.
Match Flow
Manchester United expectedly looked like a team that played a grueling match just days before. The Reds did not have a shot until the 33rd minute and finished with three total in the first half.
The first real chance of the match came and went for struggling striker Rasmus Hojlund. A quick passage of play created a crossing opportunity for Alejandro Garnacho, who delivered a perfect low cross to the back post. Hojlund arrived just a moment too late, sliding in as the ball passed.
Wolves took the lead with their first shot on target in the 77th minute. Substitute Pablo Sarabia unleashed an unstoppable free-kick after a foul by Christian Eriksen, curling the ball into the top corner to give the visitors a 1-0 lead.
Manchester United were unable to find a leveler after going down, falling again at Old Trafford.
Talking Point
Ruben Amorim said that he would be relying on youth through the end of the season, and he backed that up right away by starting Harry Amass and Tyler Fredericson.
Amass and Fredericson were both poised and looked comfortable in a backline where they played on the same side. With the introduction of Fredericson, Amorim has a wealth of quality young defenders that he can rely on through the end of the season, including Leny Yoro and Ayden Heaven.
With five matches left in the Premier League season, look for other young Reds, such as Jayce Fitzgerald, Jaydan Kamason, and Jack Moorhouse, to get an opportunity.
Next Match
Manchester United travel to the Vitality Stadium to face Bournemouth next Sunday ahead of the first leg against Athletic Bilbao. The Cherries are still fighting for European competition and will provide a serious test for Amorim’s Reds.
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