Alejandro Garnacho might have changed his role at Manchester United after Wolves goal

The stats will show Manchester United had more than 25 shots against Wolves, but the reality is that well over half of them were ambitious efforts from distance and this side again failed to carve out many decent opportunities.

The shoot-on-sight approach was probably best summed up by Raphael Varane's desperate 25-yard drive midway through the first half, which only ever threatened the spectators to the left of Wolves' goal.

The goal they scored through Anthony Martial was a very clear opportunity, well created. Antony, Bruno Fernandes and Jadon Sancho also had good chances, the latter two when the visitors were chasing the game.

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But generally, United's shots were low-grade efforts that were always unlikely to go in. Part of that was down to the lack of form amongst the front three, but also as a result of the pedestrian pace of the build-up play.

This is an area United have regressed in recently and it's been particularly obvious against West Ham and Wolves. The ball is being progressed forward too slowly and opposition defences are getting time to set up well.

Midway through the second half it was Christian Eriksen who took too long to release the ball, slowing another attack down. At that moment Erik ten Hag raised both arms towards the pitch, clearly demanding a little more speed in United's play.

It's an area they have to improve on over the summer. For all the talk of needing a striker, which is clearly true, any elite No. 9 is going to need a supply of chances to score goals.

This hadn't been easy for United - it never is against Wolves - but they managed to secure all three points with a late second goal thanks to a dream return for Alejandro Garnacho.

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