Sarabia's Stunning Free-Kick Secures Wolves' Historic Win Against Man United
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Synopsis
Wolverhampton's Pablo Sarabia scored a remarkable free-kick to lead Wolves to a 1-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford, marking their fifth consecutive win in the Premier League for the first time since 1970 and achieving a league double over United for the first time in 44 years.
Key Takeaways
- Pablo Sarabia's free-kick was decisive.
- This victory marks Wolves' fifth straight win.
- First league double over Manchester United in 44 years.
- Wolves now sit 15th in the Premier League standings.
- Vitor Pereira's management has sparked renewed belief.
Wolverhampton, April 20 (NationPress) Pablo Sarabia’s exquisite free-kick propelled Wolves to a landmark 1–0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford, marking their fifth consecutive triumph in the top tier for the first time since 1970 and achieving a league double over United for the first time in 44 years.
In a game that lacked clear-cut opportunities, Sarabia’s stroke of brilliance broke the stalemate with 13 minutes left on the clock. The Spanish player, who had made an impact off the bench against Ipswich earlier this month, once again proved to be the difference after being brought on in the second half. Following a foul on Matheus Cunha by Christian Eriksen just outside the penalty area, Sarabia took charge and executed a perfectly curled free-kick over the defensive wall and into the upper corner, leaving Andre Onana powerless.
This victory capped off a disciplined and resilient performance by Vitor Pereira’s squad, who continue to defy expectations in their fight against relegation. The win elevates Wolves to 15th place in the Premier League standings, fostering a growing sense of confidence and momentum under the new manager.
The first half was relatively uneventful, with both teams struggling to create significant chances. Wolves’ sole attempt came from Nelson Semedo, whose errant shot soared into the Stretford End. In contrast, United nearly broke the deadlock with a well-taken Eriksen free-kick, which stand-in goalkeeper Dan Bentley handled assuredly after stepping in for the injured Jose Sa just before the match commenced.
The introduction of Bruno Fernandes in the second half did ignite United’s attack, and he came close on two occasions, while Alejandro Garnacho remained a consistent threat on the wings. However, United’s inability to capitalize on scoring opportunities persisted, with both Fernandes and Mason Mount missing late chances.
Wolves had the opportunity to double their advantage near the end, but Rodrigo Gomes was unable to connect with Sarabia after a brilliant pass from Cunha.
