Manchester United 1 - 1 Wolverhampton Wanderers: Three talking points 

Both Manchester United and Wolves came from the back of three wins in a row in all competitions. Jose Mourinho's men needed all three points to keep a check on that top four positions whereas Wolves wanted to prove they are no mug against big sides.

Wolves started the game on the front foot with a shot from Jimenez saved by David De Gea with his right foot. João Moutinho and Ruben Neves were finding pockets of spaces which was giving the United's defense a tough time in the opening stages of the match. A header from Ryan Bennett just went over the post from a corner. Despite all the good chances that Wolves created, against the run of play Manchester United took the lead through Fred who scored his first goal for the Red Devils. It was Pogba's immaculate touch that set up the goal for Fred.

After the goal, United looked settled in the game with more possession of the ball and some controlled passing. Wolves had few good moments in patches but never really troubled De Gea. Fred could have had a double before the halftime, but Rui Patricio denied him his second from a free kick. Wolves behind at the break with a Fred strike the difference between the sides. The visitors gave a good account of themselves so far but were yet to find a way through.

Like United in the first half, Wolves got their equalizer against the run of play with Moutinho firing a shot into the top left corner of a hapless David De Gea. Wolves looked better as the game progressed and were finding spaces in the United box at will.

United kept pushing but never really managed to get a clear shot on goal whereas Wolves, on the other hand, made David De Gea work with their efforts to snatch a victory. The game ended at 1-1 each and crucial points dropped at home by United.

Here are the three talking points from the game.

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#3 Pogba starting to show his class

Paul Pogba provided the assist for Fred's goal

Arguably the best player on the pitch for United, Paul Pogba showed his class once again after the midweek performance when he provided an immaculate assist for Fred to score his first goal for United and become the 500th player for Manchester United to score. He was all over the pitch and repeatedly fired those long diagonal balls in each flank.

He tried few long-range efforts but was denied by Rui Patricio on goal. Paul has been in the face of criticism for his lack of consistency, but he is starting to act as a leader in that United midfield and controlling the game with his skill and his game acumen.

#2 Wolves are here to stay

João Moutinho scored the equalizer for Wolves

Nuno Espírito Santo's side came into this game at the back of three wins out of three in all competitions. They dominated in the initial stages of the game and could have easily got the first goal only to be denied by De Gea. But they showed why they want to stay in the Premier League for years to come with a goal in the second which earned a crucial away point at Old Trafford. They have now got two points from the two Manchester sides.

When a team gets promoted, there is always a rumor about them going down again the following year. But with Wolves, with the players that have arrived, the manager that they have and with the financial power, they are likely to stay in the top flight football for the foreseeable future.

#1 Crucial points dropped at home by United

Jose Mourinho's side has lost another two points at Old Trafford.

Playing three games in a matter of a week was always going to be challenging. But if you are competing for the title, these are the games which you need to win. The defeat will push United further back in the race for the Champions League spot.

After three wins in a row, the Red Devils were expected to make it four in a row especially playing at home. This defeat will further raise questions about United's chances of finishing in the top four this season. At the end of the game, Jose Mourinho looked frustrated and rightly so given the poor performance in the second half.