4 dark spots after M.U's win: Antony's trick

MU has just had a dramatic and important victory against Wolves, but their win also carries several dark spots. Let's review the negative issues surrounding Erik Ten Hag's team in this match.

Antony's trick

Antony disappoints again

Despite delivering an impressive performance against Newport County with 1 goal and 1 assist, Antony did not get a chance to start in the lineup, a decision that proved to be entirely wise by Coach Erik Ten Hag. In the 73rd minute, Antony was brought onto the field to replace Marcus Rashford. During the remaining time, Antony only completed a mere 2 accurate passes, failed in 3 out of 4 attempts to dribble past opponents, and both of his shot attempts missed the target. Notably, Antony's loss of possession led to Pedro Neto's equalizer in the 90+5th minute, almost costing the Red Devils 2 valuable points.

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Garnacho's sorrow

The opportunities Garnacho created were wasted

To be fair, Alejandro Garnacho had a quite impressive game against Wolves, constantly posing a threat to the home team's defense throughout the match. From Fotmob's statistics, it can be seen that the Argentine striker played more as a team player compared to previous matches, with only 1 shot attempt but providing 4 key passes – the most in the match. Unfortunately, all the opportunities Garnacho created were squandered by Manchester United's forwards, including a golden chance. It's worth noting that according to Fotmob's data, Garnacho has produced a total of 12 key passes in the last 4 matches but has not registered any assists.

Two faces of Man Utd

In the first half, it is easy to assert that Man Utd had one of the most impressive performances of the season. Ten Hag's squad dominated almost the entire game, excelling in ball possession and shot attempts compared to the home team. However, in the second half, the Red Devils showed a completely contrasting face, allowing Wolves to rise and almost complete a successful comeback.

Overall, Man Utd still fails to present the image of a true giant, and in the future, they will undoubtedly face difficulties even when facing weaker opponents.

Defensive horror

MU's defense did not play well

Despite welcoming the return of Lisandro Martinez, a crucial figure in the backline, Man Utd continues to show a series of defensive errors. It's worth noting that Ten Hag's squad has consistently conceded goals in the last 3 matches across all competitions, allowing a total of 7 goals. At this point, the defense has clearly become a weakness for Man Utd, and it will not be an easy problem for Ten Hag to solve.