Wolverhampton Wanderers Vs Manchester United: Kobbie Mainoo continues his meteoric rise amongst the United faithful as his jaw-dropping dribbling and goalscoring performances are sending shockwaves across the nation of England and embarking on the fact that the Manchester United Academy have yet again produced a wonderkid who looks likes the REAL deal. The 18-year old defensive midfielder is producing some immensely impressive performances as his antics have even threatened a starting spot for many big names inside the squad.
Kobbie Mainoo was on target again as the youngster, who had scored his first professional goal for Manchester United in the FA Cup 2023-24 Round 4 fixture against Newport County, scored a world-class last-minute winner against Wolves in Man United's Premier League fixture at Molineix Stadium in Wolverhampton, West Midlands, on Thursday, February 1, to lead the Red Devils to a 4-3 victory in a seven-goal thriller.
Wolverhampton Wanderers Vs Manchester United Premier League Matchday 22 - Match Report
United were coming into the fixture after securing a 4-2 victory away at Newport County in their FA Cup 2023-24 Round 4 fixture to keep their only realistic hope of a silverware alive this season. On the other hand, Wolves themselves are coming off a tiring FA Cup fixture that saw them get rid of rivals West Bromwich Albion in the Black Country Derby to oust them out of competition by winning 2-0 and progressing into Round 5.
United opened up the scoring via a returning Marcus Rashford as he announced his return with a scintillating goal in the 5th minute, followed by a second goal from Scott McTominay who scored in the 22nd minute and is now the leading goalscorer for Manchester United in all competitions this season.
Wolves made a mini comeback of their own and after an affair of 5 goals inside last 15 minutes and added time, United emerged victorious in dramatic fashion as they won 4-3 ad now sit 7th in the Premier League table with 35 points.