• WOLVES PLAYER RATINGS: Jose Sa 6 - A harsh afternoon for the Wolves goalkeeper who looked assured throughout the game before letting in a shot from Greenwood that he should have done much better with. EPA
    WOLVES PLAYER RATINGS: Jose Sa 6 - A harsh afternoon for the Wolves goalkeeper who looked assured throughout the game before letting in a shot from Greenwood that he should have done much better with. EPA
  • Max Kilman 7 - Looked strong passing the ball forwards that helped transition the ball quickly. The Wolves back-three were rarely threatened by Manchester United’s forwards other than a couple of occasions where a long ball caught them out. Overall though, their performance was good enough to get a positive result. AFP
    Max Kilman 7 - Looked strong passing the ball forwards that helped transition the ball quickly. The Wolves back-three were rarely threatened by Manchester United’s forwards other than a couple of occasions where a long ball caught them out. Overall though, their performance was good enough to get a positive result. AFP
  • WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: Mason Greenwood of Manchester United battles for possession with Conor Coady of Wolverhampton Wanderers during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Manchester United at Molineux on August 29, 2021 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill / Getty Images)
    WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: Mason Greenwood of Manchester United battles for possession with Conor Coady of Wolverhampton Wanderers during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Manchester United at Molineux on August 29, 2021 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill / Getty Images)
  • Romain Saiss 7 - Saiss will be wondering how he didn’t score after he saw De Gea save magnificently from his efforts inside the box. With the scores at 0-0 at the time that Saiss missed his golden effort, that was perhaps the sign that it was not going to be his side’s day. Getty
    Romain Saiss 7 - Saiss will be wondering how he didn’t score after he saw De Gea save magnificently from his efforts inside the box. With the scores at 0-0 at the time that Saiss missed his golden effort, that was perhaps the sign that it was not going to be his side’s day. Getty
  • Nelson Semedo 7 - Semedo looked comfortable against Jadon Sancho who didn’t look confident against the Wolves right-back. The former Barcelona player is continuing to prove his class in Wolves colours. Getty
    Nelson Semedo 7 - Semedo looked comfortable against Jadon Sancho who didn’t look confident against the Wolves right-back. The former Barcelona player is continuing to prove his class in Wolves colours. Getty
  • Marcal 6 - Not as effective going forward as usual but didn’t make many mistakes defensively. Marcal looks like he will continue to grow into his role as a left wing-back for Wolves. AFP
    Marcal 6 - Not as effective going forward as usual but didn’t make many mistakes defensively. Marcal looks like he will continue to grow into his role as a left wing-back for Wolves. AFP
  • Ruben Neves 7 - Helped set the tone in the middle of the park and looked to progress the ball into the attack quickly. Unlucky with a potential foul call that wasn’t given before Manchester United scored. Reuters
    Ruben Neves 7 - Helped set the tone in the middle of the park and looked to progress the ball into the attack quickly. Unlucky with a potential foul call that wasn’t given before Manchester United scored. Reuters
  • Joao Moutinho 7 - An assured performance alongside Neves with Wolves looking the better side on the day. The Portuguese midfielder took care of the ball that helped control the game in both attack and defence. EPA
    Joao Moutinho 7 - An assured performance alongside Neves with Wolves looking the better side on the day. The Portuguese midfielder took care of the ball that helped control the game in both attack and defence. EPA
  • Francisco Trincao 7 - The Barcelona loanee had a bright game for Wolves as he displayed some of his attacking flair and link-up play. Unlucky not to score in the first half with an effort that beat De Gea but not the trailing Wan-Bissaka. Getty
    Francisco Trincao 7 - The Barcelona loanee had a bright game for Wolves as he displayed some of his attacking flair and link-up play. Unlucky not to score in the first half with an effort that beat De Gea but not the trailing Wan-Bissaka. Getty
  • Adama Traore 8 - The Spain international has looked threatening every game so far this season and that was no different against United. His final ball also showed some improvement, finding his teammates inside the box who couldn’t finish. Getty
    Adama Traore 8 - The Spain international has looked threatening every game so far this season and that was no different against United. His final ball also showed some improvement, finding his teammates inside the box who couldn’t finish. Getty
  • Raul Jimenez 6 - It will take time for Jimenez to reach his best form and that could be helped by the recent addition of Hwang Hee-chan on loan from RB Leipzig. There were some good spells of link-up play, but the Mexican star’s finishing boots aren’t quite there yet. PA
    Raul Jimenez 6 - It will take time for Jimenez to reach his best form and that could be helped by the recent addition of Hwang Hee-chan on loan from RB Leipzig. There were some good spells of link-up play, but the Mexican star’s finishing boots aren’t quite there yet. PA
  • SUBS: Daniel Podence (Trincao, 70) N/A - Couldn’t make a difference to the game after being introduced for Trincao. Getty
    SUBS: Daniel Podence (Trincao, 70) N/A - Couldn’t make a difference to the game after being introduced for Trincao. Getty
  • Morgan Gibbs-White (Coady, 87) N/A - A change in shape helped Wolves have a final effort but they were unlucky to concede in the 80th minute. EPA
    Morgan Gibbs-White (Coady, 87) N/A - A change in shape helped Wolves have a final effort but they were unlucky to concede in the 80th minute. EPA
  • Fabio Silva (Traore, 87) N/A - On for the final minutes of the game as Wolves chased. Getty
    Fabio Silva (Traore, 87) N/A - On for the final minutes of the game as Wolves chased. Getty
  • MANCHESTER UNITED PLAYER RATINGS: David De Gea 7. Early save as Wolves countered from Traore. Shot blocked on the line three minutes later. Key double reaction save after 68 when Wolves should’ve scored. On a day when all eyes were on United’s attack, he kept a clean sheet against Wolves' six shots on target to United’s one. Reuters
    MANCHESTER UNITED PLAYER RATINGS: David De Gea 7. Early save as Wolves countered from Traore. Shot blocked on the line three minutes later. Key double reaction save after 68 when Wolves should’ve scored. On a day when all eyes were on United’s attack, he kept a clean sheet against Wolves' six shots on target to United’s one. Reuters
  • Aaro Wan Bissaka 7. Super block on the line to stop Wolves going ahead after five minutes. Work cut out against Wolves’ strong left. Cut a 50th minute corner out well with a header. Getty
    Aaro Wan Bissaka 7. Super block on the line to stop Wolves going ahead after five minutes. Work cut out against Wolves’ strong left. Cut a 50th minute corner out well with a header. Getty
  • Harry Maguire 7. Better than last week against Southampton and comfortable in the air. Got back to cover Shaw when the full-back pushed forward as United chased a winner. Getty
    Harry Maguire 7. Better than last week against Southampton and comfortable in the air. Got back to cover Shaw when the full-back pushed forward as United chased a winner. Getty
  • Raphael Varane 7. Pace was needed against a rapid Wolves side who, despite a poor start to the season, took the game to United. Clean sheet on debut. Getty
    Raphael Varane 7. Pace was needed against a rapid Wolves side who, despite a poor start to the season, took the game to United. Clean sheet on debut. Getty
  • Luke Shaw 6. Needed his pace to match Trincao, but not as effective as usual (or behind Pogba) in a very busy game with a highly motivated hone side. Getty
    Luke Shaw 6. Needed his pace to match Trincao, but not as effective as usual (or behind Pogba) in a very busy game with a highly motivated hone side. Getty
  • Fred 4. Made an error and then beaten by Trincao in another counter after five minutes. Time and again, he couldn’t get close to Traore. Poor for the second week in a row but often a one man midfield. Getty
    Fred 4. Made an error and then beaten by Trincao in another counter after five minutes. Time and again, he couldn’t get close to Traore. Poor for the second week in a row but often a one man midfield. Getty
  • Paul Pogba 7. Played central midfield rather than on the left where he’d done so well, but initially hit and miss with his passes, with a wonderful pass to Fernandes finding him offside. Another one touch pass to the Portuguese after 58 was his best, then another found Greenwood. Shot powerfully on target after 74. Game of two halves. AFP
    Paul Pogba 7. Played central midfield rather than on the left where he’d done so well, but initially hit and miss with his passes, with a wonderful pass to Fernandes finding him offside. Another one touch pass to the Portuguese after 58 was his best, then another found Greenwood. Shot powerfully on target after 74. Game of two halves. AFP
  • Bruno Fernandes 6. Weak shot after six and then clattered by Coady. Put ball in the Wolves’ net. Booked again for his complaining to the referee, then flicked a fine ball to set up Greenwood. Getty
    Bruno Fernandes 6. Weak shot after six and then clattered by Coady. Put ball in the Wolves’ net. Booked again for his complaining to the referee, then flicked a fine ball to set up Greenwood. Getty
  • Jadon Sancho 5. Weak header gave Wolves yet another early chance and a clumsy 25th minute challenge another. Nothing first half and careless in the second for the big fee summer signing. AFP
    Jadon Sancho 5. Weak header gave Wolves yet another early chance and a clumsy 25th minute challenge another. Nothing first half and careless in the second for the big fee summer signing. AFP
  • Daniel James 5. Minimal impact but it was difficult with Marcal and Traore so strong on Wolves’ left. Likely to go on loan to a Premier League team before the end of the transfer window. It was Solskjaer’s 100th Premier League game and James has had plenty of chances. A loan move to improve could be wise for him. AFP
    Daniel James 5. Minimal impact but it was difficult with Marcal and Traore so strong on Wolves’ left. Likely to go on loan to a Premier League team before the end of the transfer window. It was Solskjaer’s 100th Premier League game and James has had plenty of chances. A loan move to improve could be wise for him. AFP
  • WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: Mason Greenwood of Manchester United celebrates after scoring their sides first goal during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Manchester United at Molineux on August 29, 2021 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Michael Regan / Getty Images)
    WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: Mason Greenwood of Manchester United celebrates after scoring their sides first goal during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Manchester United at Molineux on August 29, 2021 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Michael Regan / Getty Images)
  • Edinson Cavani (52') 6. On for James for his first minutes of the season. Getty
    Edinson Cavani (52') 6. On for James for his first minutes of the season. Getty
  • Anthony Martial (72') N/A. On for Sancho. United made it a record 28 away games undefeated, but the Frenchman did little. Same as last week then. AFP
    Anthony Martial (72') N/A. On for Sancho. United made it a record 28 away games undefeated, but the Frenchman did little. Same as last week then. AFP
  • Diogo Dalot (90') N/A. On for Greenwood at the last. Getty
    Diogo Dalot (90') N/A. On for Greenwood at the last. Getty

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Wolves v Manchester United player ratings: Traore 8, Trincao 7; Greenwood 7, Sancho 5

United claim a 1-0 Premier League win at Molineux after Wolves waste a host of chances to score

Andy Mitten
Adam Brown

August 29, 2021

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Manchester United capitalised on a wasteful Wolverhampton Wanderers to set a new record for the longest unbeaten away run in English Football League history as Mason Greenwood grabbed a late winner at Molineux on Sunday.

Greenwood's low strike was decisive after Wolves had missed a host of chances throughout the match as United made it 28 unbeaten on the road in the Premier League, beating Arsenal's record set between April 2003 and September 2004.

The home side threw everything at United early on, with Raul Jimenez and Trincao going close, but the visitors somehow clung on until halftime, without offering much as an attacking threat.

Wolves continued to the better side after the break, with David de Gea making a remarkable double save to keep out two close range efforts from Romain Saiss.

Jadon Sancho was replaced in the second half as United went in search of the winner, with home-grown youngster Greenwood netting his third in as many games to snatch all three points.

Wolves were adamant there was a foul from Paul Pogba in the build-up to the winner but nothing was given, as United made it seven points from nine so far this season to sit third in the standings, while Wolves stay 18th without a point or goal.

In the photo gallery above, Adam Brown provides the player ratings for Wolves while Andy Mitten runs the rule over the Manchester United team.

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Germany: PKK collectors typically bring in $18 million in cash a year – amount has trebled since 2010

Revolutionary tax: Investigators say about $2 million a year raised from ‘tax collection’ around Marseille

Extortion: Gunman convicted in 2023 of demanding $10,000 from Kurdish businessman in Stockholm

Drug trade: PKK income claimed by Turkish anti-drugs force in 2024 to be as high as $500 million a year

Denmark: PKK one of two terrorist groups along with Iranian separatists ASMLA to raise “two-digit million amounts”

Contributions: Hundreds of euros expected from typical Kurdish families and thousands from business owners

TV channel: Kurdish Roj TV accounts frozen and went bankrupt after Denmark fined it more than $1 million over PKK links in 2013 

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