Wolves appeared emboldened when Ruben Amorim turned to his bench for fresh legs and brought on 20-year-old Leny Yoro, the most experienced outfield player available, and 17-year-old debutant Bendito Mantato. Moments later, Jhon Arias saw a dangerous shot from 20 yards deflected marginally wide by Dalot’s perfectly-timed sliding block.

Manchester United slumped to a very disappointing draw against winless Wolves, who sit bottom of the league, at Old Trafford despite going 1-0 up.

A remodelled Manchester United take on beleaguered Wolves at Old Trafford. There was something of a Premier League Christmas miracle at Old Trafford on 26 December as Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim started with a back four for the first time.

Manchester United will be confident of seeing off Wolves again after already thrashing them earlier in December.

Ruben Amorim’s team were far from fluent last time out but found a way to win, with Patrick Dorgu’s stunning volley settling a tight contest. A switch to a back four saw United concede territory and ride their luck, yet they held firm to secure just their second clean sheet of the league season.