Manchester United's faltering season hit another low note as they were held to a 1-1 draw by rock-bottom Wolverhampton Wanderers at Old Trafford on Tuesday, 30 December 2025. The home side were booed off the pitch after a desperate performance that gifted Wolves just their third point of the entire campaign.
Zirkzee Opener Cancelled Out by Krejčí Header
The match followed a familiar, frustrating pattern for the Old Trafford faithful. United took the lead midway through the first half when Joshua Zirkzee's effort took a hefty deflection to wrong-foot Wolves goalkeeper Jose Sa and find the net. The goal came against the run of play, with the visitors having enjoyed the better of the early exchanges.
However, United's advantage was short-lived. Just before the interval, Ladislav Krejčí rose to meet a corner and powered a brilliant header past United keeper Senne Lammens, sending the teams in level at the break. The goal was no less than Wolves deserved for their endeavour.
System Change and Costly Errors
United manager Ruben Amorim raised eyebrows with his team selection, reverting to his preferred 4-2-3-1 formation after a more accomplished display with a back three against Newcastle. The change backfired, as United lacked fluency and cohesion throughout, struggling to create clear chances against the league's worst side.
Wolves, meanwhile, were left thanking their goalkeeper after a moment of madness. Defender Yerson Mosquera nearly scored a spectacular own goal, heading a back-pass towards his own net, only for Sa to scramble back and claw the ball off the line in a heart-stopping moment.
Late Drama and a Rare Point for Wolves
The drama wasn't over. In the closing stages, substitute Patrick Dorgu thought he had snatched a winner for United, firing high into the roof of the net after Sa saved from Benjamin Šeško. Celebrations were abruptly cut short, however, as the offside flag was raised, a decision confirmed by VAR.
The result leaves Manchester United languishing in sixth place in the Premier League table, their ambitions for a top-four finish suffering another blow. For Wolves and manager Rob Edwards, it marks a rare positive moment in a torrid season, finally getting a point on the board after a string of defeats, though they remain rooted to the foot of the table.
