This Ruben Neves goal vs Man United was quite the strike from the Portuguese star as he drew Wolves level in their league clash against the Red Devils. The Neves goal v Man Utd came in the 55th minute. You can almost see the United players rushing to close him down, knowing that he would have a crack from long range, but he gets his shot away!
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Paul Pogba penalty miss vs Wolves 2019 | Saved by Rui Patricio
This Pogba missed penalty vs Wolves was a crucial moment for Man United as it prevented them from taking the lead at Molineux against Wolves. The penalty was saved by Wolves’ Portuguese keeper Rui Patricio, and forced United to settle for a draw.
A greater focus on youth for Man Utd? Red Devils field youngest side in league on opening day of 19-20 season
Not only did Manchester United win the opening game of the 19/20 campaign 4-0 against Chelsea (their biggest league win over the Blues since 1965), but they also did it by fielding the youngest squad amongst all 20 teams on Match Day 1.
United’s starting lineup on Sunday afternoon (De Gea, Shaw, Lindelof, Maguire, Wan-Bissaka, McTominay, Pogba, Lingard, Rashford, Andreas, Martial) had an average age of 24.1- comfortably the youngest on show. A massive turn around from a few years ago, when they fielded the likes of Ibrahimovic, Schweinsteiger, Van Persie and Carrick.
The oldest team fielded by a Premiership side over the weekend was Watford (29.4), who were upset 3-0 by Brighton at Vicarage Road.
The oldest team among the traditional “big six” on the opening matchday was Tottenham, who fielded a XI with an average age of 26.3