Anthony Martial strike spurs Manchester United to crucial home win over Wolverhampton Wanderers

Manchester United secured three vital points in the race for top four with a 2-0 win over Wolves at Old Trafford. The hosts made the brighter start but lacked any cutting edge in the final third as Jadon Sancho, Bruno Fernandes and Antony Martial struggled to shine. Ad Antony came closest to opening the scoring after lifting a header over the bar from close range, but he was influential throughout the half and his hard work paid off just before the break.

Premier LeagueSolskjaer hints he offered United chance to sign Haaland for just £4mAN HOUR AGO The Brazilian beat the offside trap, latching on to Fernandes's through ball before squaring for Martial who swept into an empty net. Erik ten Hag's side remained in control as the visitors allowed the hosts time in possession, with Fernandes and Christian Eriksen waiting patiently for a way through. As United pressed for a second, Wolves debutant Dan Bentley saved brilliantly from Antony and Sancho to keep his side in the match.

But as his side pushed for an equaliser United countered, and Fernandes' brilliant through ball found substitute Alejandro Garnacho who grabbed an injury-time goal to secure the victory. Premier League table Premier League fixtures / results Premier League top scorers The win puts them level on points with Newcastle in the battle for a Champions League spot, and opens up a little daylight once more between the Red Devils and rivals Liverpool in the chasing pack. More to follow.