Here is a look at the xG (Expected goals) stats from Wolves vs Man Utd on August 29, 2021. United won this game 1-0 thanks to Mason Greenwood’s late winner. Wolves will be disappointed with the result given they had the better of the game on xG and shots- a third consecutive defeat in the league for the Midlands outfit.
xG Wolves 2.06-0.85 Man United shots map (Actual score Wolverhampton 0-1 MU)
0-1 Greenwood goal xG 0.05
Full time post match stats Wolves 0-1 MUFC for comparison
There was a hint of controversy in United’s winner, with several fans of the opinion that the Pogba tackle on Neves before the goal should’ve seen it disallowed.