Manchester United went head to head against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux yesterday as they hoped to complete the season firmly.
Anthony Elanga broke the deadlock around the 13-minute-mark as he headed the ball past Rui Patricio to make it 1-0 for the guests. Nelson Semedo sacked the equalizer in the 39th-minute, yet a late first-half penalty goal from Juan Mata ended up being the winner as the match finished 2-1.
We should look at how every Manchester United player fared during the match against the Wolves.
Henderson – 6.5/10
The English goalkeeper was not tested much, however, there’s practically nothing he might have done to prevent Nelson Semedo from tracking down the goal.
Brandon Williams – 6.5/10
The 20-year-old full-back made some great covering rushes to help his sides attacking moves flourish and was defensively solid also.
Eric Bailly – 7/10
The Ivorian defender won some urgent headers and made various significant recoveries to keep things clean at the back.
Axel Tuanzebe – 9/10
Axel Tuanzebe’s game by numbers vs. Wolves:
100% tackles won
89% pass accuracy
7 ball recoveries
7 clearances
2 blocksAn eye-catching performance ahead of Wednesday. 👀 pic.twitter.com/LlUJvpHbcf
— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) May 23, 2021
Tuanzebe was a stone at the back for Manchester United yesterday. He made a few significant tackles and planned his passes well to manage whatever was tossed at him.
Alex Telles – 6.5/10
The Brazilian left-back didn’t do a lot of wrongs and gelled together well with Daniel James down the left flank.
Nemanja Matic – 5/10
The Serbian midfielder was excessively sluggish and awkward at the center of the park. The Wolves attackers could move beyond him with practically no difficulty, and that is what prompted Nelson Semedo’s goal.
Donny van de Beek – 6.5/10
Donny van de Beek’s game by numbers vs. Wolves:
89% pass accuracy
6 ball recoveries
3 tackles attempted
3 fouls suffered
2 tackles won
1 clearance
1 shotA tidy showing. 🇳🇱 pic.twitter.com/zag1XIsICu
— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) May 23, 2021
The Dutchman’s ball distribution was great, no doubt. Furthermore, he composed well with his colleagues and made good chances for his side.
Daniel James – 7/10
The Welshman got himself the assist for Elanga’s header, however, he was somewhat poor in the final third. He ought to have missed the chance to score from a wonderful pass that was set up by Amad Diallo in the 58th moment.
Amad Diallo – 7/10
The Ivorian winger splashed some critical passes forward, and his quick moves made a wide range of issues for the Wolves defenders.
Juan Mata – 8/10
The Spaniard kept his composure to score the second goal from the spot just before the half-time whistle.
Anthony Elanga – 8.5/10
First #MUFC goal ✔️
First #MUFC Man of the Match award ✔️A big well done from everyone at United, Anthony! ❤️#WOLMUN
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) May 23, 2021
The 19-year-old scored the first goal of the game to place his side ahead. He made some good moves and his positioning was key for United.
SUBSTITUTES:
Shola Shoretire – N/A
Not a big impact for the youngster.
Hannibal Mejbri – N/A
A debut for the wonderful young player.
William Fish – N/A
