Martial had gone eight games without scoring for United before finding the net in the first half against Wolves at Old Trafford. The Red Devils' first win in three games was capped off by an injury-time goal from Alejandro Garnacho.
Martial ends his goal drought
After consecutive defeats to Brighton and West Ham that threatened to destroy their hopes of qualifying for next season's Champions League, Erik ten Hag's team restored order at Old Trafford. MU is in 4th place, behind Newcastle on goal difference, 4 points ahead of Liverpool (currently in 5th place).
After this match, MU will have 3 matches left, while Liverpool will only have 2 matches left, helping Mr. Ten Hag's team take control in the top 4 race.
Former manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer returned to Old Trafford for the first time since being sacked in November 2021. Solskjaer was all smiles as he posed for pictures with fans before kick-off, but even the Norwegian's most ardent fans would have to admit that the impressive progress made under Ten Hag this season has highlighted the failures of his own troubled reign.
Garnacho seals victory for MU
Ten Hag made three changes to his starting line-up, notably Marcus Rashford, who was sidelined with a foot injury. Martial, Jadon Sancho and Raphael Varane came on from the start. United had scored just six goals in their previous nine games, giving Liverpool fresh hope of finishing in the top four after six straight wins. But on a fine day, Bruno Fernandes was the inspiration as United beat Wolves, with the Portuguese star contributing to both goals, giving the Red Devils a huge chance of securing a top-four finish.
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