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Man United Held 1-1 by Wolves as 11-Game Losing Run Ends at Old Trafford

The stalemate sharpened scrutiny of Ruben Amorim's formation choices, undermining United's push for the top four.

Overview

  • Joshua Zirkzee put United ahead with a deflected strike before Ladislav Krejci equalised, giving Rob Edwards his first point as Wolves head coach and the visitors just their third of the season.
  • United remain sixth after failing to capitalise on a chance to climb toward the Champions League places, with boos heard at full-time.
  • After a Boxing Day win using a back four, Amorim reverted to a back three and replaced goalscorer Zirkzee at half-time for tactical reasons, decisions that puzzled the home crowd.
  • Goalkeeper Senne Lammens produced key saves to prevent a Wolves winner, and Patrick Dorgu had a 90th-minute effort ruled out for offside.
  • United were without multiple senior players through injury and Africa Cup of Nations duty, and Amorim admitted his side lacked creativity and fluidity but refused to blame the absences.