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Manchester United took all three points from a roughly contested away match against Wolves in game week 3 of the Premier League. In other words, they secured a scruffy win.
Would Sir Alex Ferguson approve of it, you ask? It's a delight to see the gaffer back in the stands whenever Manchester United are on the cusp of closing in on records. Anyone who has been a fan of Sir Alex Ferguson's vintage United teams would know these are exactly the type of victories that win you titles. Heck, even former United manager Jose Mourinho would approve of the 1-0 win Manchester United enjoyed on their trip away to Molineux against Wolves.
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It was a win that saw Manchester United eclipse Arsenal's Invincibles as they became the first English side to set the longest unbeaten streak of 28 matches away from home.
On that note, let's take a quick look at
5 Manchester United players who stood out in their win against Wolves in game week 3 of the Premier League
#5 Luke Shaw
Body check. According to a quick Google search it is: A hip or shoulder charge against an opponent to try to block his progress or unbalance him. Now, considering the highly aggressive nature of the act, it's obvious that there's a higher probability to draw penalisations from the referee.
However, Luke Shaw's performance against Wolverhampton Wanderers saw him put in plenty of those against the maurauding forwards and not get any penalisations whatsoever from the referee.
This simply speaks volumes on the level of defensive intelligence Luke Shaw has developed ever since he started to peak for the Red Devils.
With a strong defensive performance and the ability to whip in accurate long balls while taking their attack forward, Luke Shaw was one of the key contributors to Manchester United's win against Wolves.
#4 Paul Pogba
A player with 5 assists to his name already in only three Premier League outings, Paul Pogba has been a revelation this season. In the game against Wolves, we came across a different facet of his game.
Only whiskers away from getting another assist as Bruno Fernandes's goal was flagged offside, Pogba operated in a deeper role this time around. Although United were slow starters in the game, Paul Pogba looked more comfortable in possession as the second half came around.
The key takeaway from his performance - compared to his other outings from a deeper midfield position - was that this was probably his best while operating in that role.
It has a fair bit to do with his pre-established synergy with his compatriot, Raphaël Varane who is now at the heart of Manchester United's defense. Paul Pogba seemed at ease and looked confident in the game against Wolves.
#3 Raphaël Varane
A win, an assist and a clean sheet. Not too bad a performance on his Manchester United debut, eh? Raphaël Varane's critics may have hoped for him to take some time to adjust to United's backline. However, he looked right at home alongside club captain Harry Maguire.
Confident while sliding in against the quick Wolves attackers, Varane was a vocal presence at the back while organizing United's defense. He was also a commanding presence at the back to counter the opposition's chances.
Varane looked everything like a seasoned campaigner in United's win over Wolves. Dubbed as Mr. Champions League by his new supporters, he'll surely hope these are the first of many strong performances to come for his new team.
#2 Mason Greenwood
Consistency is key, they say. In all three of Manchester United's games in the Premier League so far, there's been one extremely consistent player - Mason Greenwood. The youngster has scored a goal in each of United's matches so far, regardless of the opposition.
A drilled finish across the face of goal from the tightest of angles allowed Greenwood to beat the new Wolverhampton keeper José Sá, and give his team the all-important winning goal. The goal and the subsequent victory put Manchester United 3rd on the Premier League table - a comfortable position to be in heading into the international break.
#1 David De Gea
For the second time this month, since Premier League football got underway, we have found a myriad of reasons to mention David De Gea at the top of this list. He topped a similar list following Manchester United's match against Southampton and now, he's topped this one as well. On merit, of course.
Another matchday, another standout David De Gea performance to register the club's first clean sheet of the season. He also pulled off an impeccable double-save to deny Wolves defender, Romain Saïss, to mark the victory.
With every passing game, De Gea has surely looked like a player at the peak of his powers (once again). His critics dubbed this as potentially his last year at Old Trafford due to sub-par performances in recent seasons. However, they could well and truly be forced to eat their words if he continues in this regard.
Ground-breaking saves, exceptionally quick reaction times and performances that give your team all three points - this is what David De Gea has stood for in his 10 years for the Red Devils. A man on a quest to become his former self, David De Gea looks like he could make this his comeback season.
