Raphael Varane's Goal Brings Manchester United To Win Premier League Premier 2023/2024

Manchester United player Raphael Varane. (Photo: Twitter @ManUtd)

JAKARTA - Raphael Varane's late goal made Manchester United win their inaugural match in the English Premier League 2023/2024. The Red Devils narrowly won 1-0 at home to Wolverhampton Wanderers at Old Trafford, Tuesday, August 15, early morning WIB.

This three-point achievement made MU ranked 7th in the standings with three points. Erik ten Hag's team is under Crystal Palace and Fulham.

The duel has been fierce since the match started. However, both teams looked too hasty when they entered the opponent's area and there were not many meaningful opportunities created at the start of the match.

MU's new on target opportunity was created in the 17th minute. Marcus Rashford moved on the right side of the penalty box before releasing a shot, which goalkeeper Jose Sa can still secure.

Wolves hit back in the 26th minute. Starting from a quick counter-attack, Matheus Nunes gave a pass to Pablo Sarabia who was free on the left. He then opened fire, but it was still wide.

MU began to press Wolves and created several opportunities. However, Wolves could attack the home team until the first half was over. The score remains 0-0 closing halftime.

After the break, Wolves almost broke the deadlock in the 50th minute. Mathues Cunha was able to grab the ball from Sarabia, but the ball still hit the crossbar.

Three minutes later it was MU's turn to have a dangerous chance. Alejandro Garnacho fired a chip that beat Sa, but Craig Dawson managed to clear the ball before crossing the line.

MU finally broke the deadlock in the 76th minute. Wan-Bissaka entered the penalty box and provided a pass that Raphael Varane could header into a goal. The score becomes 1-0.

Left behind, Wolves tried to increase the intensity of the attack to score the equalizer. The visitors locked up United's defense at the end of the match, but they managed to maintain their lead until the game was over, as reported by Antara.

Lineup Of Players

Manchester United (4-1-4-1): Andre Onana; Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Raphael Varane, Leandro Martinez (Victor Lindelof 46'), Luke Shaw; Casemiro, Mason Mount (Christian Eriksen 68'); Antony (Facundo Pelistri 77'), Bruno Fernandes, Alejandro Garnacho (Jadon Sancho 68'); Marcus Rashford (Scott McTominay 88')

Wolves (4-4-2): Jose Sa; Nelson Semedo, Maximilian Kilman, Craig Dawson, Rayan Ait-Nouri (Hugo Bueno 77'); Matheus Nunes, Joao Gomes (Sasa Kalajdzic 88'), Mario Lemina; Pedro Neto, Pablo Sarabia (Hwang Hee-chan 63'), Matheus Cunha (Fabio Silva 77')