Manchester United faced off against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Old Trafford earlier this evening, aiming to earn a favorable result at home in the Premier League. The Red Devils began the match strongly, taking the lead in the 27th minute when Joshua Zirkzee found the back of the net. However, the visitors equalized just before half-time, with Ladislav Krejci scoring in the 45th minute, leaving the teams tied at 1-1 as they headed into the break.
Despite several attempts in the second half, Ruben Amorim’s side couldn’t secure a winning goal and had to settle for a disappointing 1-1 draw at the Theatre of Dreams.
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Now, let’s review the performances of each Manchester United player in the matchup against Wolves.
The goalkeeper made some vital saves, but ultimately could not maintain a clean sheet.
RB: Diogo Dalot – 6.5/10
Dalot recovered possession once and created one promising chance going forward.
CB: Ayden Heaven – 6.5/10
Heaven was solid defensively and also posed a threat in attack.
CB: Lisandro Martinez – 6.5/10
Martinez was aggressive in defense and offered a strong presence on the ball throughout the match.
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 30: Benjamin Sesko of Manchester United reacts during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Old Trafford on December 30, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
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LB: Luke Shaw – 7/10
Shaw created several promising opportunities for his teammates from the left side and contributed defensively when required.
CM: Casemiro – 7/10
Casemiro made a positive impact on both sides of the pitch.
CM: Manuel Ugarte – 6.5/10
Ugarte won the ball back on a couple of occasions but found it difficult to make an influence in the attacking third.
RW: Patrick Dorgu – 6.5/10
Dorgu created two reasonable chances but was unable to score.
CAM: Joshua Zirkzee – 7.5/10
Zirkzee was a constant threat in the attacking area and scored the first goal of the match in the 27th minute.
LW: Matheus Cunha – 6/10
Cunha had a minimal impact during the game and was fortunate to play the entire match.
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ST: Benjamin Sesko – 7/10
Sesko was eager to take shots on goal but was unable to convert any of his opportunities.
Substitutes:
CM: Jack Fletcher – 6/10
Fletcher created one good opportunity in the attacking phase.
CB: Leny Yoro – 6.5/10