Ladislav Krejcí cancelled out Joshua Zirkzee’s opener just before half-time at Old Trafford. United miss the chance to enter the top five.

Wolves appeared emboldened when Ruben Amorim turned to his bench for fresh legs and brought on 20-year-old Leny Yoro, the most experienced outfield player available, and 17-year-old debutant Bendito Mantato. Moments later, Jhon Arias saw a dangerous shot from 20 yards deflected marginally wide by Dalot’s perfectly-timed sliding block.

The first Premier League side in history to concede 40 goals or more by the midway point of consecutive seasons, their 29 points in 38 Premier League matches in 2025 give them the worst points-per-game ratio (0.76) in a full calendar year of Premier League football since Huddersfield Town in 2018 (23 in 37 outings, 0.62).

Matheus Cunha was seen gesturing towards Manchester United fans as the home crowd voiced its frustration following a 1-1 draw with Wolves at Old Trafford on the night of Tuesday0.Wolves had earned just two points in the Premier League this season prior to the match against Manchester United.

Wolves are facing a midfield selection dilemma as they prepare to take on Manchester United. The club's final match of 2025 will see them travel to Old Trafford winless in 18 Premier League games this season, bottom of the Premier League and facing the prospect of relegation.