Dropped from the starting XI for disciplinary reasons, Marcus Rashford came on as a half-time substitute and scored in Manchester United’s 1-0 victory against Wolves
Perhaps the extra few minutes in bed gave Marcus Rashford the impetus to grab this game by the scruff of the neck. Dropped from Manchester United’s starting lineup forThe stage was set for Rashford to make the difference when the in-form forward entered at half-time in place of Alejandro Garnacho. He departed the pitch as the undoubted match-winner having struck to earn victory and hoist United into the top four.
With the game heading for a stalemate, Rashford punched a pass into the United captain, Bruno Fernandes, who gave him the ball back, and then drove into the area with purpose. Rashford held the defenders Nathan Collins and Jonny at arm’s length, keeping his balance as he moseyed towards goal and then drilled a shot through the legs of Toti Gomes, hands clasped behind his back, and the goalkeeper, José Sá.
United, all in white, pieced together a couple of crisp moves but it seemed as though they may have to settle for a point. Casemiro’s header from Christian Eriksen’s early corner deflected over via Matheus Nunes, Wolves’s only change from Boxing Day, and Sá made a fine save to deny Garnacho after Nélson Semedo undercooked a back pass for his goalkeeper.