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.

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

Initially, he plumped for the obvious tactic of shifting Ladislav Krejci from centre-back to the middle alongside Joao Gomes. But the late loss of Santiago Bueno to a dead leg meant Krejci was needed in defence. Something out of the ordinary was needed in midfield.

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.