Manchester United vs Wolverhampton Premier League 3 January 2022

Intro the floodlights are shining down on the players here at old trafford in manchester i'm derek ray your match commentator and alongside providing all the tactical and technical analysis it's stuart robson First Half and we've got premier league action coming right up it's manchester united versus wolverhampton wanderers thanks derek as always this should be a good game great atmosphere inside the stadium we've got two teams full of quality some interesting match-ups and two coaches that want to play an attractive brand of football what more could you ask for well manchester united have chosen this particular shake david de gea stands between the posts rafael varan plays alongside harry maguire in central defence and the front player cristiano ronaldo starts alongside edinson cavani [Applause] the initial 11 four wolves marcel starts with nelson cemento in the wide defensive areas ruben neves plays alongside chihuahua moutinho in central midfield and the idea is to have just the one striker up there trying to pose problems for the opposition [Applause] given his magnificent form then there's every reason to believe that cristiano ronaldo will make an impact here at the moment he's playing with great confidence every time he gets the ball he looks so he's going to score as his record in recent times will suggest three goals in the last three games he's been brilliant cavani a goal in the early stages precisely what they have been planning [Applause] well here it is again and the pace in which they break forward is devastating it's so hard to defend against but there's still plenty to do from here he hits it so well though lots of pace lots of power and the keeper just can't react in time it's a great strike the ball moving again will there be a quick reply from wolves and needs to be [Applause] rafael varan [Applause] well the keeper does his job well nice idea but he didn't error by the keeper well flinging himself at it [Applause] [Music] over it comes and the danger still on well nothing comes of it failed to keep hold of it there's a slide draw pass [Applause] nelson tomato not all that convincing defensively rashford unable to hold it i must say this looks promising [Music] and moutinho with it but really sticking to the task defensively marcus rashford bruno fernandez sancho now [Applause] scott mctominay ronaldo another perfect position to read it bruno [Applause] excellent defending [Applause] ruben nevis concise with it he's given us away juan bisaka [Applause] moving the ball effectively [Applause] and the referee has awarded the free kick he tried to play advantage but it wasn't forthcoming and going short with it he takes aim and still a chance and the keeper put to the test but he comes through it well he's so sharp isn't he great first safe and then the recovery no mistake by the keeper but i think we can call him one mighty relieved goalkeeper well he can smile now but that was a big blunder but a shocking pass really well he did his best to place that one but a disappointing end result [Applause] well as you can see wolves have had most of the ball but their attacking play hasn't been good enough so far it's been too many safe passes and no real penetration they certainly need to up the tempo if they're going to get back into this one and the counter looks on here options available do they have the guile to open up the defense [Applause] but it fizzles out thanks to that piece of defending oh great vision and collector tidally he had plenty to think about ruben nevis [Applause] in possession adama crisp tackling ronaldo on the move rashford cavani cristiano ronaldo so typical of him [Applause] well as you can see it was a fairly simple finish in the end but you still have to be in the right place keep your composure and finish it off and that's exactly what he did a second goal for them here it's a fine united move in the making and the free kick awarded to manchester united and it's always at the discretion of the referee in this case opting not to book him [Applause] touched on to the woodwork [Applause] who can they pick out not the best clearance [Applause] showing a lot of guile there putting his body on the line rashford could be [Applause] well this is a brilliant strike as you can see he hits it with so much power the keeper had no chance fantastic finish so the action underway once more and it's beginning to look as though it's a case of how many for united and that will do it for the first half here at the theater of dreams [Applause] Second Half so into the second half and it's not lost on wolves fans that that effort and the first 45 wasn't good enough well they fare better this time around cow on the ball marcel [Applause] ruben nevis [Applause] and a timely intervention [Applause] cavani really nice ball not out of the woods yet well it came to nothing in the end well you won't see too many better saves than that it was just brilliant untidy on the ball there nelson tomato [Applause] adama [Applause] good work to win the ball back by united useful looking ball [Applause] a goal an exceptional performance this four to the gun now [Applause] well here it is again and it's all about the pace in transition they're so quick to get out from the back and then the shot could not be hit any better struck with such venom great goal and this is turning into something of a route four nil [Applause] possession lost shaw cavani [Applause] well what a brilliant save that was i can't believe he's kept that one out ruben nevis in possession adama well not the boss he had in mind safe pair of hands did his job [Applause] nelson tomato cody moutinho there to take it away cavani [Applause] well at first glance you would think a strong possibility of a red card let's see well a tale of utter frustration straight red card and now they're gonna have to do this the difficult way well no coming back now that's unforgivable it's a poor tackle it really is and a long way out and turned onto the woodwork [Applause] [Music] can someone get on the end of this the clearance wasn't decisive danger reverse it for now room to roam on the wing for wolves is this the moment a wonderful save well he reacts so quickly there that's a great [Music] [Music] [Music] [Applause] defending showing teamwork and commitment cristiano ronaldo it's looking promising now able to close down the shorts ronaldo [Applause] is still there for him great reflex action well that should have been a goal mind you it's a brilliant save well they're going for the short one van der beek [Applause] this is varane marcus rashford in position only failed to get it away properly [Applause] and i think the threat has been averted [Applause] jaden sancho sancho really sound defending sancho well it was close to the target but close isn't good enough really well as we approach full time in this one stuart no escaping the conclusion that united are bossing this well the result has never really been in doubt has it they've created so many chances with some brilliant attack in play i think they've looked an outstanding team today stewart an opportunity oh there it is it's one goal after another and it speaks to the quality of the performance well as you can see this is a wonderful strike he makes the perfect connection and he has so much pace on it it's a great goal it's a massive lead and it's very hard to imagine them losing it now [Applause] jimenez oh not the greatest pass easily intercepts it five minutes to go [Applause] sancho excellent challenge [Applause] and he's broken free alas he's made his move too early offside [Applause] going about as defensive business with a minimum of fuss [Applause] getting in there to intercept as far as stoppage time is concerned three minutes here cristiano ronaldo [Applause] and rashford ronaldo not quite the accuracy he was looking for that'll be a goal kick [Applause] [Applause] Highlights and that is that for this game anyway and wolves not taking anything at all from the match how did you see it oh dear derek that was a worrying display they were completely outplayed in almost every department the coach has got a lot of work to do before the next game well there's a reason why we're highlighting cristiano ronaldo he's been very creative out there stuart well he gave that back line of torrid time didn't he he was far too sharp for them always looking to play on the shoulder took his goals well too clearly the difference maker today