Before Mainoo nicks a late winner

too many mishaps in recent times and maybe this is Rashford’s realisation that this is the last chance saloon rather than a nightclub bar.

But Rashford seized his second chance as his goal came after only five minutes. After a nice build-up down their right, Hojlund held up the ball nicely and then laid it off to the England international on the edge of the box.

He had time and space to pick his spot and then he curled a beautiful right foot shot into the far corner beyond Wolves keeper Jose Sa’s despairing dive.

It did not take much longer for a second goal. And this time it was Rashford’s understanding with

Luke Shaw which really paid off. United are such a better team with Shaw, Lisandro Martinez and Casemiro in their starting XI. If they can keep them all fit then they might just be able to chase down a European place.

Alejandro Garnacho’s ball found Rashford, his slick pass sent Shaw down the wing on the overlap and the England left-back’s near post cross was turned in by Hojlund, who bravely threw himself at the ball to get the final touch.

Wolves were tepid but were gifted a 71st-minute penalty after Neto danced into the penalty box, Casemiro’s challenge made the slightest of contact but referee Jarred Gillett pointed to the spot and VAR upheld the decision. Pablo Sarabia smashed home the penalty to give Wolves hope but that did not last long.

Scott Mctominay came on for Casemiro and United’s substitute scored within a minute as he stooped to head home Bruno Fernandes’ corner.

That should have been game over. But the drama was just starting. Craig Dawson’s shot fell to Kilman who forced home to make it 3-2 and set up a grandstand finish – and that certainly arrived.

Neto made it 3-3 in the 95th minute and United’s night looked in near ruins, only for Mainoo to spark wild celebrations with a dramatic late winner.