Manchester United Snatch Dramatic 4-3 Win at Wolves Thanks to Late Mainoo Magic

Manchester United produced a thrilling comeback to defeat Wolves 4-3 on Thursday, with 18-year-old Kobbie Mainoo scoring a dramatic 97th-minute winner.

The Red Devils looked set for a comfortable victory after Marcus Rashford’s early opener and Rasmus Hojlund’s strike, but Wolves fought back through a Pablo Sarabia penalty and late goals from Max Kilman and Pedro Neto.

Just when a draw seemed inevitable, Mainoo stepped up with a moment of individual brilliance to secure all three points for United.

Rashford Returns with a Bang, But United Squander Lead

Marcus Rashford, fined for missing training after a night out, marked his return with a fine fifth-minute goal. Rasmus Hojlund then added another before half-time to put United in control. However, the second half saw a different Wolves emerge, and they pulled one back through a Sarabia penalty. Scott McTominay restored United’s lead with a headed goal, but Wolves refused to give up. Kilman and Neto scored in quick succession to seemingly snatch a point for the home side.

Mainoo’s Magic Seals the Win

With the clock ticking down and a draw appearing likely, 18-year-old Mainoo produced a moment of magic. He embarked on a brilliant solo run, shrugged off challenges, and fired a shot past the Wolves goalkeeper in the 97th minute to secure a dramatic victory for United.

Ten Hag’s Men Move Up the Table, West Ham Held

This win moves Manchester United into contention for a top-six finish. They next face West Ham, who were held to a 1-1 draw against Bournemouth. Kalvin Phillips, on loan from United, gifted the Cherries the lead, but James Ward-Prowse’s penalty rescued a point for the Hammers.