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Late Rashford strike fires Manchester United to second place

Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford reacts after scoring the opening goal during their English Premier League match against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Old Trafford in Manchester, England, on December 29, 2020.

Photo credit: Michael Regan | AFP

What you need to know:

  • On the field, United were fortunate to escape with all three points against a youthful Wolves side, who were in action just 48 hours ago against Tottenham
  • In keeping with several meetings between the sides in recent years, chances were few and far between

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Marcus Rashford's 93rd minute strike beat Wolves 1-0 to move Manchester United into second in the Premier League as fears over the continuation of the season due to rising coronavirus infection rates grew on Tuesday.