Here are talking points from the match
MIRROR
Pablo Sarabia produced a spectacular free-kick to send Manchester United to defeat once again at Old Trafford, days on from Ruben Amorim admitting he will now prioritise the Europa League. The two teams threatened to play out a drab draw before a special strike from Wolves’ Spain international, earned the visitors a fifth win in a row.
The Theatre of Dreams risked putting the audience to sleep at times during the opening half, with neither side proving much of a threat. Discounting a Christian Eriksen free kick, the first 45 minutes didn’t see a shot on target.
The sides cancelled each other out with their respective back threes and found little room for ambition. With little for either team to play for in the final six matches, you would hope for a degree of freedom and risk but none was on display for much of the game.
Ruben Amorim called upon the cavalry before 60 minutes was on the clock as Bruno Fernandes entered the fray, alongside Mason Mount and Diogo Dalot. But it remained easy to see why United have only beaten one team outside the bottom three in 2025, even if they were scarcely threatened themselves.
A rare run from Matheus Cunha earned Wolves a free kick in a good position and substitute Sarabia took full advantage after 77 minutes to see Wolves pull level with United in the Premier League. Mirror Football takes a look at the talking points to arise from the clash.
Blooding youngsters
Ruben Amorim admitted following United’s dramatic win over Lyon the Premier League would become a platform for utilising the club’s young stars. The Portuguese coach went on to admit, now is not an ideal time for youngsters to be making their way into the first team environment.
“I think it is not the best moment or the best season to put some kids to play, because, again, they need a strong base to really show what they can do,” said Amorim. “But in this moment we need to do it and sometimes you have surprises.”
Are the prospects meant to be happy after that? Nevertheless, Amorim stuck to his word and 20-year-old Tyler Fredricson earned his first team debut as part of a back three, with Harry Amass the wing-back to his left.
The pair offered more than most to cheer about with solid performances. Fredricson stifled Jorgen Strand Larsen, and Amass working up and down the flank well. At least they could be afforded some time to develop.
Luke Shaw’s absence
The fitness of Luke Shaw is always going to be much debated, but the defender’s absence on this occasion was not as a result of an injury setback. The England international played 75 minutes against Lyon on Thursday having only played 12 minutes following his return from injury previous to that.
Instead of participating at Old Trafford, Shaw trained at Carrington earlier in the day as the club manage his fitness having spent most of the season out injured. The full-back has plenty to do to prove his merits before the summer however.
Protests continue
While there has been little to be happy about on the pitch this season, United supporters continue to highlight other problems at the club. Protests over rising ticket prices at Old Trafford were again present as signs were shown towards the directors’ box.