Rashford’s brace inspires United comeback win over Wolves

Marcus Rashford scored twice as Manchester United came from behind to beat Wolves 3-1 in the Premier League on Monday.

Rashford levelled for United in the first half after Joao Moutinho had given Wolves the lead.

The England forward then put United ahead in the second half before Mason Greenwood sealed the win with a late strike.

The victory lifted United into seventh place in the table, while Wolves remained in 13th place.

United made a bright start to the game and should have taken the lead in the 10th minute when Greenwood was played through on goal but he fired wide.

Wolves grew into the game and took the lead in the 27th minute when Moutinho curled a fine shot into the top corner from the edge of the box.

United levelled in the 39th minute when Rashford headed home from close range after Greenwood had flicked on a cross from Luke Shaw.

United started the second half brightly and took the lead in the 52nd minute when Rashford scored from a tight angle after being played in by Bruno Fernandes.

Greenwood made it 3-1 in the 80th minute when he finished off a fine move involving Rashford and Fernandes.

United held on for the win and will be hoping to build on this performance when they face Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday.

Wolves will be looking to bounce back when they face Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday..

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