Egan again as Blades cut it fine 1 0
DEFENDER STRIKES LATE TO MAINTAIN UNITED’S HOPES OF EUROPEAN PLACE
fifth, which may be enough to play in next season’s Champions League if Manchester City’s European ban for financial fair play breaches is upheld.
Nuno Espirito Santo’s side were the closest to breaking the deadlock on the half-hour when Ruben Neves hit the bar with a free-kick from the edge of the area as play switched ends.
Billy Sharp then stuck the ball in the Wolves net soon after the restart but was correctly ruled offside before George Baldock headed tamely wide when well-placed to meet a cross from substitute Richairo Zivkovic.
The incessant downpour did not encourage creative play, with clear chances remaining at a premium.
A draw appeared likely and a fair result and Wolves will rue failing to clear a squall of last-gasp pressure which led to Egan’s winner.
Egan climbs highest to thump a header into the Wolves net