In a thrilling encounter at Molineux, Manchester United secured a stunning 4-3 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers, marking the first team to leave the stadium victorious since September.
Erik ten Hag's decision to start Marcus Rashford paid off early, as the 26-year-old showcased his commitment with an emphatic side-footed finish within minutes. United's dominance continued with Luke Shaw assisting Rasmus Højlund for his third consecutive Premier League goal. The visitors could have gone into the break with an even more significant lead, having numerous close chances, including a disallowed goal for offside.
The second half saw a resurgent Wolves, earning a lifeline through Pablo Sarabia's penalty after Pedro Neto was fouled. The match became a rollercoaster, featuring goals from Scott McTominay, Kilman, and a dramatic near-post strike from Neto in stoppage time. However, it was 18-year-old Kobbie Mainoo who had the final say, curling in a finish beyond his years to secure the win.
Wolves, despite the loss, maintain the 11th position, facing a challenging triple-header against Chelsea, Brentford, and Tottenham Hotspur. Manager Gary O'Neil draws confidence from previous wins against these teams. Meanwhile, Manchester United's unbeaten streak extends to four matches, propelling them to seventh in the table.
Elsewhere, West Ham United managed to salvage a 1-1 draw against Bournemouth, extending their unbeaten Premier League run to six games. Despite an early error from debutant Kalvin Phillips, who gifted Dominic Solanke a goal, VAR intervened to award the Cherries an early lead. The Hammers struggled in the first half, making mistakes and facing constant pressure from Bournemouth, leading to a chorus of boos from the fans at halftime.
The second half saw a more determined West Ham, with Mohammed Kudus making a direct run that led to a penalty after a VAR check. James Ward-Prowse calmly converted the spot-kick, leveling the score and injecting some much-needed attacking intent into the home side. The match became more evenly contested, with both teams vying for a decisive goal.
Despite Bournemouth's continued attacking threat, West Ham managed to recover and secure a share of the points, extending their unbeaten head-to-head run to six matches. The draw leaves David Moyes' side seven points behind fifth-placed Aston Villa. Bournemouth, on the other hand, now sits comfortably in 12th place in the Premier League table, with an eight-point cushion above the relegation zone, setting their sights on climbing further up the standings.
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