Manchester United grabs narrow win in season opener

Manchester United’s season opener against Wolves proved to be a real test for Ten Hag’s men as they played second fiddle to the visitors and could have most likely settled for a draw but for Raphael Varane’s headers in the second half. 

Raphael Varane's late header is enough for Man Utd to take all three points in their #PL season opener 👊#MUNWOL pic.twitter.com/1Q6VdMBr04

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Both sides played out a goalless first, as the Wolves, particularly failed to take their chances, a mistake they got to pay for after the break. 

HALF-TIME Man Utd 0-0 Wolves

All square so far in a tense game at Old Trafford, with the visitors coming closest to an opener#MUNWOL pic.twitter.com/xVUq3W1wnw

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Tight, cagey but in the end Manchester United grab all three points at Old Trafford thanks to Varane ✅

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With United leading with 14 minutes to stoppage time, there was a penalty contention by the visitors. If given, that would have been a perfect chance to level things, but after the VAR review rules against it, United clung to their lucky advantage till the end.