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 sealed by an injury-time goal from Alejandro Garnacho.
Martial ends his goal drought
After consecutive defeats against 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 ranked 4th, 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 admirers admitted the impressive progress made under Ten Hag this season has highlighted the failures of his own troubled reign.
Garnacho sealed victory for MU
Coach Ten Hag made three changes to the starting lineup, 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 matches, giving Liverpool fresh hope of a top-four finish after six consecutive wins. But on a good day, Bruno Fernandes was the inspiration as United beat Wolves, with the Portuguese star midfielder contributing heavily to both goals, giving the "Red Devils" great hope of securing a top-four finish.
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