Manchester United are back in top four for the first time this season following a slim 1-0 victory over Wolves in their last game of the year at the Molineux Stadium.

It was Marcus Rashford who started from the bench, with team’s manager Erik ten Hag saying it was due to ‘Internal disciplinary’, that won the match for The Red Devils.

The first half of the encounter was sloppy as both teams failed to find their rhythm, resulting in a goalless 45th minute, with United’s Alejandro Garnacho having the only clearest chance of finding the back of the net. However, his effort from point blank range was saved by goalkeeper Jose Sa.

United and Wolves looked rejuvenated for the second half as the pace of the game gradually became faster with both sides threatening each other, thanks to the introduction of Rashford and Adama Traore.

Thirteen minutes into the second half, David De gea was called to action when Ruben Neves fired a massive free kick from 30-yard out, but the United goalkeeper pulled off an impressive save to deny the Portuguese.

In the 76th minute finally broke the deadlock from United. He perfectly handled Bruno Fernandes’ pass inside the Wolves’ half and calmly slotted the ball into the back of the net to secure the victory for the Red Devils.

The goal was Rashford’s 100th Premier League goal contribution for Manchester United.

Barely eight minutes later, Rashford found the back of the net again after scrambling the ball into the net but the goal was ruled out by the referee after consultation with the VAR. The ball had struck Rashford’s arm on its way into the net.

Wolves almost scored a late equaliser towards inside the added minutes of game but De gea parried Raul Jimenez’s powerful header.

The victory which is the 12th scoreline that have consecutively ended in a one-goal between both sides, temporarily places United in the top four for the very first time this season.