Man Utd 0 Wolves 1 LIVE REACTION: Dismal Red Devils sunk by late Moutinho strike as Wolves make winning Prem return
WOLVES put on a defensive masterclass as they beat Man Utd at Old Trafford thanks to Joao Moutinho's late strike.
Phil Jones has been named amongst the starters for United, making his first Red Devils appearance since January 2020.
But it was to be the visitors who would dominate the chances, peppering David De Gea's goal with NINETEEN shots in total.
- Final score: Man Utd 0-1 Wolves
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That's all from Old Trafford
Man Utd were outclassed, outworked and outplayed tonight by Wolves at the Theatre of Dreams.
The fallout from this one will likely continue through the week.
Whatever the outcome, I hope you all enjoyed the coverage with SunSport.
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Rangnick on Wolves
Rangnick praised Wolves for their spirited performance.
He said:"Moutinho could shoot unmarked with no problems, no pressure. We’re very disappointed about the result and parts of our performance.
“Wolves were the best team we’ve played. We have more problems today than in other games.
"We have to see each individual game. So far we had 10 out of 12 points. Today we had our first defeat against a good team.
";They don’t score that many goals, today they scored the only goal. Today the question was who will score the first goal.”
Wolves were the best team we’ve played.
Ralf RangnickRalf Rangnick on the change in formation
Man Utd boss Rangnick spoke to Sky Sports after the disappointing loss. The ex-Leipzig manager described how United couldn't compete with Wolves in the middle or wide areas.
He said: "We didn’t play well at all individually or collectively. In the first half, we had big problems to keep them away from our goal.
"In the second half we changed to a back three and had more control then a spell of 15 minutes where we could have scored.
“They’re playing with four or five central midfielders and we had problems to control that part of the pitch.
"We decided to change our formation and we had more control – they didn’t have as many chances – but we missed our chances and we have to admit they deserved to win.
"We didn’t press at all. We tried but we were not able to get into those pressing situations. They had an overload in midfield and they played via their wing-backs."
They’re playing with four or five central midfielders and we had problems to control that part of the pitch.
Ralf Rangnick
Sutton highlights 'big problems' at Old Trafford
Premier League winner and now analyst Chris Sutton has pegged the lack of effort in the Man Utd team as their biggest problem.
He told listeners on BBC Radio: "There are big problems at Manchester United.
"We knew the problems under Ole and they are trying to change the way they play but there are issues.
"Some players run, some don't run and when you strip it all back that is a massive, massive problem for Manchester United.
There are big problems at Manchester United.
Chris SuttonBruno wins at Old trafford
Wolves boss Bruno Lage also spoke to Sky Sports after a historical win.
He said: "It is one more victory. Lovely stadium, a place with a lot of history but the most important thing is how we played.
"We played in our way, we controlled the first half and missed a lot of chances.
"Second half, they adapted, they changed their system. We win three points, and have more chances than goals.
"We deserved the three points. Every time I am positive and try to win the games."
We played in our way, we controlled the first half.
Bruno LageMoutinho describes 'beautiful goal'
On his match-winning strike, the Portuguese playmaker said: "Phil Jones headed out the ball. I tried to see where it went.
"I said I need to shoot. That's what I need to do, to shoot more.
"A beautiful goal."
A beautiful goal.
Joao MoutinhoMoutinho speaks on Wolves win
Moutinho spoke to Sky Sports after the game: "We came here to play football, play with the ball, that's what we do. We created a lot of shots in the first half.
"Then they changed a little bit to three centre-backs like us.
"We controlled everything. We only let them create one opportunity on the bar.
"We deserved it because of what we did over 90 minutes. I hope we can continue with this performance.
We deserved it because of what we did over 90 minutes.
Joao MoutinhoThe top half - as it stands
An incredible away win for Wolves puts them into eighth.
The Midlands club are now only three points behind hosts Man Utd.
And they'll believe they can catch them after that performance from United.
Credit: Premier League Moutinho delight
Wolves deserved all three points there from a pretty dominant performance.
Man Utd will get crucified for their show.
It was a Moutinho strike from the edge of the box that broke the deadlock.
The 35-year-old controlled and finished superbly from a loose headed clearance.
Full Time - Man Utd 0-1 Wolves
It's over here at Old Trafford.
Wolves win away at Man Utd for the first time since 1980!
Credit: Getty Man Utd 0-1 Wolves
90 + 5. It's Fernandes to take it...
SAVED by Jose Sa!
Man Utd 0-1 Wolves
90 + 4. Man Utd win another corner through Rashford.
Phil Jones wins a free-kick right on the edge of the box!
It must be Ronaldo to take this...
Man Utd 0-1 Wolves
90 + 3. Man Utd launch another attack.
Kilman clears for a throw in.
Daniel Podence given man of the Match.
Man Utd 0-1 Wolves
90 + 2. The crowd chant 'attack, attack, attack'.
United win a corner.
Matic wins the header but Jose Sa claims it.
Man Utd 0-1 Wolves
90 + 1. There are five minutes of Fergie time, sorry, stoppage time added here.
Wolves are winning everything in the air.
Man Utd 0-1 Wolves
89. Wolves keep the ball in the corner.
Fabio Silva gets charged off the ball and wins a free-kick.
Just moments left here at Old Trafford...
Man Utd 0-1 Wolves
87. Wolves mount a couple of attacks but don't have the clinical finish to bury this game.
The Midlands club make a change to bring in another defensive midfielder.
OFF Podence
ON Dendonker
Man Utd 0-1 Wolves
85. Wolves fans sing that they are the greatest team the world has ever seen.
I'm not sure about that but fair play to them, this will be a fantastic result.
Ronaldo presses as the Wolves backline pass the ball.
Man Utd 0-1 Wolves
83. Man Utd make a sub to try and get back into this.
OFF Wan-Bissaka
ON Elanga
GOAL - Wolves 1-0!
Traore sends a cross into the box, Phil Jones heads it clear but it falls to Moutinho on the edge of the penalty box...
And Moutinho finds the bottom left corner!
It's 1-0 to Wolves.
Credit: AFP Man Utd 0-0 Wolves
80. Podence tries to take it past Varane in the box but the French defender does superbly.
Wolves make a change.
OFF Jimenez
ON Fabio Silva
Man Utd 0-0 Wolves
78. Semedo and Traore look like serious trouble for Man Utd down the right wing.
However, United attack now through Ronaldo and he delivers into the box but even he can't produce the goods.
Man Utd 0-0 Wolves
75. United make a change.
Fresh legs in as Rashford heads on.
OFF Sancho
ON Rashford
Man Utd 0-0 Wolves
73. Traore attacks again but the Catalan winger is cynically sliced down by Matic.
Wolves have a free-kick on the edge of the box.
Saiss hits the bar!
Man Utd 0-0 Wolves
71. Adama Traore and his giant, baby-oiled arms attack down the wing but Traore fluffs it and runs it out of play.