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Man Utd lost their 15th match in the Premier League

TH (according to VnExpress) April 21, 2025 05:31

Without using their strongest lineup, Man Utd lost 0-1 to visiting team Wolverhampton in round 33 of the Premier League.

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Man Utd (red shirt) in the match against Wolves at Old Trafford, Manchester, round 33 of the Premier League on April 20, 2025

The match was almost devoid of any notable chances until the 76th minute, when midfielder Christian Eriksen pulled down Matheus Cunha in front of the penalty area, prompting the referee to blow a penalty. From about 20 meters away on the right, midfielder Pablo Sarabia curled a shot over the wall into the top corner, beating goalkeeper Andre Onana to open the scoring for Wolves.

That was the visitors' first shot on goal in the match. Man Utd pressed harder but their chances were not really dangerous. Two notable situations for the home team were Garnacho's runs down the left side of the penalty area and then passed back out, but Bruno Fernandes and Mason Mount both missed their shots.

After conceding the goal, Man Utd pressed forward and took more risks. In the 85th minute, Eriksen flicked the outside of his right foot from the left wing, allowing Mount to rush down and volley the ball but it also flew wide of the goal. Many players in red shirts held their heads in regret after the English midfielder missed the shot.

Many Man Utd fans may have wanted the referee to call a penalty in this situation. Because goalkeeper Dan Bentley rushed out slowly and kicked Mount's leg. However, neither the referee nor VAR thought it was a foul.

Man Utd started with many young players or reserves in this match. 20-year-old centre-back Tyler Fredricson started for the first time, along with 18-year-old left-back Harry Amass. Centre-back Victor Lindelof was captain, while Bruno Fernandes and Harry Maguire were on the bench.

Coach Ruben Amorim said before the match that Man Utd were now only focusing on the Europa League, so the defeat against Wolves was no longer a surprise to the "Red Devils". Therefore, unlike the dramatic comeback in the previous match against Lyon, the home team could not cause a surprise against Wolves.

This defeat left Man Utd in 14th place, while Wolves pushed Tottenham down to 16th. In the next match, Amorim's team will be away at Bournemouth on April 27.

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