Manchester United supporters get what they want from Erik ten Hag and Alejandro Garnacho

Twice the Manchester United supporters implored Erik ten Hag to introduce Alejandro Garnacho. Just when it seemed he was intent on ignoring them, Garnacho bolted out of the dugout. Soon he was bolting towards the supporters who sang his name so ardently.

"Running down the wing, hear United sing," the Stretford Enders chanted. Garnacho ran down the middle to secure victory on his first appearance since sustaining an ankle injury at the same end eight weeks ago. Ten Hag embraced Garnacho on the pitch at full-time.

Ten Hag had summoned Harry Maguire and Fred with 10 minutes remaining, a risk-versive strategy when supporters pined for the risk-taker Garnacho. The United fans were appeased and soon pleased. Garnacho's name received the loudest cheer all day.

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This was not the reassuring win United supporters had have hoped for though this is not the season for the return of vintage United. They are at least two wins shy of a return to the Champions League.

Two-nil is a favoured scoreline of Ten Hag's United and this was the ninth. Six more points from their final three fixtures and the Champions League anthem will return to Old Trafford's speakers and Thursday nights next season can be spent on the sofa.

If there is a top-flight fixture that constantly disappoints, it is United-Wolves. Since Wolves' promotion in 2018, the eight outright wins in the 13 matches between the sides have been by a single goal. This avoided becoming the ninth through Garnacho's cool take in the 94th minute. The rights holders will not regret letting the fixture kick-off at 3pm.

Wolves, 13th in the Premier League table, mathematically safe from relegation and with two away wins all season, still posed a