Man Utd vs Wolves LIVE RESULT: Rashford scores last minute deflected winner for Red Devils – latest reaction

THAT'S ALL FROM OLD TRAFFORD

United left it late - just like they always used to.

Marcus Rashford's deflected goal in the third minute of stoppage time handed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's team a victory they hadn't earned, and floored a spirited Wolves side with a suckerpunch.

Not that the Red Devils will care. Their success lifted them up to second spot in the table, and within striking distance of their old foes, Liverpool, as the Premier League heads towards the new year.

While United didn't play well, they somehow got the job done, and that, so we're told, is the sign of champions. The coming months will tell us if that truly is the case.

There's more action to come tomorrow as Tottenham host Fulham before Newcastle take on the Liverpool. Until then, thanks for reading and goodnight.

NUNO DISPIRITED

Wolves Head Coach Nuno Espirito Santo has given his thoughts post-match, stating that his patched-up team deserved better than the late heartbreak they endured.

We had a good attitude and it was a fantastic effort. Sometimes young players have to step in and they did very well. It's tough to take. Football is a cruel game sometimes.

Nuno Espirito Santo

FERNANDES FINISHES WITH A FLOURISH

Bruno Fernandes made his Premier League debut on February 1st in a goalless draw with Wolverhampton Wanderers at Old Trafford.

The Portuguese maestro has since proved himself a star, and, ten months on, at the same venue against the same opposition, he contributed another assist to end 2020 in typical style.

ECSTATIC OLE

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has heralded his team's ability in fighting until the final seconds in order to grind out a crucial win.

Last season, we didn’t win many points towards the end of the games and we have a tradition for it at this club. Now we’ve won quite a few points towards the end of games, and that’s both a mental aspect and a physical aspect.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

"We didn’t perform as we want to, but we’ve won a game against a very tough side.

"It’s a big step forward if you don’t perform well but still win."

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THE ACTION AREAS

United ended up edging the game, and they were also the dominant side when it came to possession and the action areas.

However, the statistics don't tell the story of a game where Wolves were well drilled, energetic and a threat on the break.

MARCUS THE MATCHWINNER

Scorer of the late winner, Marcus Rashford has been speaking to Prime Video at full time.

"It’s probably not the most beautiful goal but we’ll take what we can get and we’ll take the three points.

"Today was a tough game, but we managed to get over the line.

The full-back got cramp a few minutes before so I thought the next time I get the ball, I’m going to go at him, make him turn, and try to make something happen. Thankfully, we got the deflection and it went in.

Marcus Rashford

"We’re disappointed we didn’t play as well as we could have, but it’s three points no matter how scrappy they are.

"We can’t look too far ahead. To be looking at the table so early in the season is a bit stupid."

FT: MAN UTD 1-0 WOLVES

United triumph at the death thanks to Marcus Rashford's deflected effort. It's three points they scarcely deserve but they're enough to lift the Red Devils up to second in table, and two points behind leaders Liverpool.

PEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP!
IT'S ALL OVER AT OLD TRAFFORD!

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90+5. As Wolves prepare to restart, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer sends on Scott McTominay for Bruno Fernandes to ensure United see the final few seconds out.

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90+3. Unbelievable!

In the third minute of stoppage time, United have found a way through!

A lovely searching ball from Bruno Fernandes has Marcus Rashford on the run down the right.

With no support, the forward opts to cut back in. Marshalled by Rayan Ait Nouri, Rashford checks once, checks twice, and then unleashes one final shot at goal with his left foot.

It travels through a crowd of Wolves defenders before clipping off Romain Saiss. The Moroccan has been magnificent all game, but his touch is enough to divert the shot away from Rui Patricio and into the net at the near post.

Agony for Wolves, ecstasy for United.

GOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAALLLLLL!!
MARCUS RASHFORD WINS IT FOR MANCHESTER UNITED!!

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90+2. If there were fans in the Stretford End, they would have been off their seats as Martial weaved his way into the area.

The forward beats Moutinho, then Neves before his run is brought to an end by the reliable Saiss.

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90. As Romain Saiss is rightly declared Man of the Match by Alan Shearer, the fourth official signals five minutes of added time.

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88. Martial and Pogba combine. Then combine some more. And a little more before Pogba loses out.

The United pair might have overplayed that one.

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86. Play continues, and Fernandes finds himself immediately denied by another heroic block.

Inside the last five minutes now, a time period in which Wolves have scored their last three goals.

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83. De Gea is down with play up the other end of the field, and looks in real trouble.

The goalkeeper collided with Traore - completely accidentally - after releasing the ball to start United's latest attack.

Thankfully, it looks better than initial fears and he looks set to play out the remainder.

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81. After a spell of defensive action, the visitors keep United on their toes with an attack of their own.

Silva holds up play for Moutinho, who finds Ait-Nouri overlapping down the right. The defender's strike across goal is clean, and forces De Gea to push out from danger.

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79. Saiss to the rescue again. The defender has been immense this evening, and times his block on Rashford here to perfection.

It denies the forward a clear strike at goal after a smart first touch had hinted at an opening.

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77. Pogba is committing himself to getting further forward, and does brilliantly to open up a gap for Martial to take aim from outside the box.

The substitute takes the effort on first time, and sends his shot high over the bar.

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75. Good effort from Pogba!

That's the midfielder's first real sign of attacking intent this evening; a shot low and hard that brings a good save from Patricio.

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73. Wolves goalkeeper Rui Patricio is cautioned for time wasting.

You don't see many of those in these days without thousands of moaning fans in grounds.

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72. Saiss - who else? - goes close at the other end now with his header tipped over by De Gea.

However, he too has been ruled offside.

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69. Cavani has the ball in the back of the net, but the flag is up for offside!

The Uruguyan is quickest to react after Bailly's header from a corner is blocked at close quarters, but the striker had got in front of the last defender.

That's not the end of the drama though with United claiming a handball against Coady.

Replays show the ball did strike the arm of the Wolves captain, but it wasn't in an unnatural position and play continues.

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68. Pedro Neto is off and Fabio Silva is on.