Pablo Sarabia’s Free-Kick Heroics Seal Historic Win at Old Trafford as United’s Miserable Season Continues
Wolverhampton Wanderers mathematically guaranteed their Premier League safety in style on Saturday, as Pablo Sarabia’s breathtaking free-kick secured a 1-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford. The win marks Wolves’ fifth consecutive top-flight triumph—a feat they haven’t achieved since 1970—and completes their first league double over United in over four decades.
United manager Ruben Amorim made five changes to his side following their grueling Europa League quarter-final win over Lyon, handing a debut to young defender Tyler Fredricson. But fatigue and a lack of urgency plagued the hosts, who produced a flat performance that mirrored their dismal league campaign. Already assured of their worst-ever Premier League points tally, United offered little threat, with Christian Eriksen’s first-half free-kick—comfortably saved by José Sá—one of the few moments of note.
Kobbie Mainoo tried to spark life into the game with a curling effort, but his attempt drifted wide, summing up United’s toothless display. Amorim’s triple substitution just after the hour mark—bringing on Bruno Fernandes, Mason Mount, and Diogo Dalot—failed to turn the tide. Instead, it was Wolves’ substitute Sarabia who stole the show, bending a sensational free-kick over the wall and beyond Andre Onana in the 77th minute to send the traveling fans into raptures.
Mount squandered two late chances to salvage a point, leaving United to suffer their 15th league defeat of the season—a new unwanted club record. The result lifts Wolves to 15th, level on points with 14th-placed United, whose turbulent season shows no signs of improvement. For Vitor Pereira’s side, however, the victory cements their top-flight status and adds another memorable chapter to their resurgence.
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