Man Utd 1-0 Wolves: Late Marcus Rashford strike sends United second in Premier League

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Malik Ouzia @MalikOuzia_29 December 2020

Marcus Rashford’s stoppage time strike sent Manchester United second in the Premier League with a dramatic victory over Wolves.

The England international’s deflected effort found its way past Rui Patricio to earn a 1-0 win that puts Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side within two points of leaders Liverpool.

The encounter was the fourth meeting of these sides in 2020 and looked set to end with them sharing a third goalless draw as the hectic festive schedule took its toll.

But United dug deep and eked out a late winner at an empty Old Trafford, with Rashford capping a year to remember - on and off the field - by sealing the triumph at the death.

It was a welcome shot in the arm at the end of a topsy-turvy 2020 for United, who are now two points off leaders Liverpool ahead of their match against Fulham on Wednesday.

United were ponderous in periods and looked set to fall short, with Bruno Fernandes seeing a close-range strike denied in the first half and Edinson Cavani having a goal ruled out for offside after the break.

Man of the match Romain Saiss was Wolves' biggest threat and made an unwanted impact in stoppage time when Rashford's effort hit him and found the back of the net.

Additional reporting by PA. 

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