EPL Result: Mata scores in his last match as Man United beat Wolves 2-1, finish as runners-up this season

Man Utd beat Wolves: Manchester United beat Wolves 2-1 at the Molinuex Stadium on Sunday to finish runners-up in the Premier League 2020-21 season.

Elanga opened the scoring for visitors before Semedo equalized.

But the ever-smiling Juan Mata scored the crucial penalty to help United win 2-1 and sign off his Manchester United career with a win.

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FIRST HALF

Manchester United began this match with Elanga, Amad and Mata replacing Bruno, Pogba and Cavani.

The visitors kicked off and it was a decent start to the game from both ends although no real chances were created.

Manchester Untied took the lead in the 13^th minute as Elanga scored his maiden goal for the senior team.

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James sent in a teasing cross from the left side which Elanga headed home with authority to give his side the lead.

Wolves replied soon to equalize and make it 1-1.

Semedo got onto Silva’s ball and rolled it home from close range to complete a fantastic team goal.

Williams had a good chance to double the lead but his shot was straight at Patricio and saved easily.

Manchester United thought they should have got a penalty after Saiss clipped Van de Beek in the box.

After VAR’s intervention, the visitors were given the spot-kick.

Mata clinically struck home from the spot to give the visitors a 2-1 lead as we reached half time.

It was a decent half as neither side created many more chances.

United edged the half on performance and were 2-1 up.

SECOND HALF

Wolves started off the second half brighter as they saw more of the ball but lacked any major chances.

Manchester Utd should have gone 3-1 up through James but the Welshman’s attempted dink was skewed well off target.

The home side tried to work through the wings but lacked the spark to make a difference.

United defended courageously and easily coped with the Wolves attack.

As the match progressed, it lacked quality and oomph as the visitors held on.

Man Utd beat Wolves 2-1 at the end with Mata’s goal being the winner.

The visitors finished their season unbeaten in all their away matches this season.

The Red Devils finished the league as runners-up to their local rivals, Manchester City.