Six points. That is all that stands between Manchester United and a return to the Champions League. The Reds, who reluctantly swapped Europe's premier club competition for facing Europa League fodder on Thursday evenings this season, took a giant stride towards achieving a top four finish on Saturday, beating Wolves 2-0 at Old Trafford.
Goals from Anthony Martial and Alejandro Garnacho sealed a vital three points, meaning they have reestablished their four-point cushion over fifth-placed Liverpool.
United, though they made hard work of it by once again squandering several presentable opportunities, were the better side throughout the contest and fully deserved maximum points.
However, it was not until Garnacho struck deep into added time that the points were firmly in their grasp. READ MORE: Bruno Fernandes sends message to Alejandro Garnacho after Wolves goal Nevertheless, at this stage of the season, three points are three points, meaning Erik ten Hag was no doubt relieved that his side put their back-to-back away defeats at Brighton & Hove Albion and West Ham United behind them.