Manchester United faced Wolverhampton Wanderers at Old Trafford on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, in a Premier League match that ended in a frustrating 1-1 draw for the home side. The game saw Joshua Zirkzee score his first goal of the season, marking his first goal at Old Trafford since December 2024.

Zirkzee's goal came in the 27th minute, providing Manchester United with a lead in a tightly contested first half. He managed to create space on the edge of the box before unleashing a shot that deflected off Wolves defender Ladislav Krejci, leaving the goalkeeper Jose Sa stranded. The goal ended a run of 15 home Premier League appearances without a goal for Zirkzee.

United nearly extended their lead in the 39th minute when Benjamin Sesko headed a corner kick against the post. However, Wolves responded just before halftime, with Krejci redeeming himself by scoring an equalizer with a header after a Manchester United defensive header across the box.

The second half saw both teams create opportunities. Wolves' goalkeeper Jose Sa had to scramble to prevent an own goal from teammate Yerson Mosquera, while Manchester United's goalkeeper Senne Lammens made a double save to deny Krejci and Mosquera. Late in the game, Patrick Dorgu scored what appeared to be a winning goal for United, but it was disallowed due to an offside after a VAR review.

The match concluded with a 1-1 draw, leaving Manchester United in sixth place with 30 points. Meanwhile, Wolves, who have been struggling this season, earned only their third point and remain at the bottom of the league table. This draw ended their run of 11 straight defeats in the league.

Manchester United's coach, Ruben Amorim, expressed his frustration with the team's performance, citing a lack of offensive fluidity and connection. Adding to the confusion, Zirkzee was substituted at halftime, a decision that left fans puzzled. Despite the draw, Wolves displayed resilience, with Krejci's equalizer demonstrating their determination to fight back.