DW celebrating winner

By Chris,
September 25 2009

An excellent strike from Danny Welbeck gave Manchester United safe passage to the fourth round of the Carling-sponsored League Cup on Wednesday evening. Despite fielding a weakened side and being reduced to 10-men before half-time, Sir Alex Ferguson’s men showed plenty of fight and determination to see off Mick McCarthy’s Wolverhampton Wanderers.

United played some decent early stuff, but were left with a small mountain to climb shortly after the half-hour mark.

Michael Kightly made a clean break towards Tomasz Kuszczak's goal, but as he approached the penalty area he was hauled down by Fabio Da Silva. The Brazilian had prevented a superb goalscoring opportunity with his actions, but the referee was left with little choice but to show a red card.

With United fielding a somewhat weakened side and with Wolves boasting a numerical advantage, the Midlands outfit bossed possession for long periods.

The Reds were still creating chances and Michael Owen, the hero from Sunday, should have done better with a header from only yards out. However, Kuszczak was largely the busier goalkeeper and pulled off a handful of impressive stops - notably denying Kevin Doyle and ex-Red Sylvan Ebanks-Blake - as he staked a claim for a run of competitive games.

United remained largely composed under pressure, however. An unfamiliar backline soaked up plenty of Wolves pressure before Welbeck settled the contest on 75 minutes. The promising young forward dispatched a superb finish to beat Marcus Hahnemann after a neat one-two with strike partner Owen.

Cup holders United march on into the fourth round and fans will surely be hoping that the club don't face Premier League opposition yet again when the draw is made on Saturday.

Full Time - Manchester United 1-0 Wolverhampton Wanderers
Attendance - 51,160

Welbeck strike seals Wolves win for 10-man United

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Ishmael Asuem
28/09/2009 19:16

I am a manchester united fan but it will gladens my heart if i see Danny Wellbeck playing for his belove mother land Ghana in 2010 world cup

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grand master ram rod
01/10/2009 20:13

Very good performance from the reserves

A few stood out for me, Gibson was class, as was wellbeck and Ritchie de Laet looks like he could be Evra's understudy

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40:20
03/10/2009 11:01

Gibson is a gem and will only get better!

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Briansmurph
03/10/2009 14:27

I do like Gibson, think he has all the right qualities for a young lad to progress well, seems to do well for carling cup games, plays well for ireland when he plays.

One for the future no doubt.

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