Ole Gunnar Solskjaer praised Manchester United's performance in a 2-1 defeat at Wolves that dents their Champions League qualification hopes but conceded his team made preventable errors. Scott McTominay's first goal for the club put United in front at Molineux, where a victory would have seen Solskjaer's side jump above Arsenal and Tottenham into third in the Premier League. But Diogo Jota levelled after Fred gave away possession and United captain Ashley Young was sent off after being booked twice for fouls on the Wolves striker to become the 100th dismissal of Mike Dean's Premier League career. United had appeared in control despite Wolves having a man advantage and did not concede a single effort on David de Gea's goal until a Joao Moutinho cross was turned into his own net by Chris Smalling. A run of three defeats in four games in all competitions has seen United lose ground at a crucial time of the season but Solskjaer was still satisfied with the way his side performed. "[It was] one of those days that we have done more than enough to score two or three goals. We had great chances and some fantastic saves from the keeper," Solskjaer said to Sky Sports. "Of course they deserve credit, they scored and pounced on our mistakes. "I thought the lads played well, created chances with 10 men as well. They scored from their first chance in 25 minutes after the sending off. The boys did what they should but we conceded from sloppy mistakes and didn't score. "It happens.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer praised Manchester United's performance in a 2-1 defeat at Wolves that dents their Champions League qualification hopes but conceded his team made preventable errors. Scott McTominay's first goal for the club put United in front at Molineux, where a victory would have seen Solskjaer's side jump above Arsenal and Tottenham into third in the Premier League. But Diogo Jota levelled after Fred gave away possession and United captain Ashley Young was sent off after being booked twice for fouls on the Wolves striker to become the 100th dismissal of Mike Dean's Premier League career. United had appeared in control despite Wolves having a man advantage and did not concede a single effort on David de Gea's goal until a Joao Moutinho cross was turned into his own net by Chris Smalling. A run of three defeats in four games in all competitions has seen United lose ground at a crucial time of the season but Solskjaer was still satisfied with the way his side performed. "[It was] one of those days that we have done more than enough to score two or three goals. We had great chances and some fantastic saves from the keeper," Solskjaer said to Sky Sports. "Of course they deserve credit, they scored and pounced on our mistakes. "I thought the lads played well, created chances with 10 men as well. They scored from their first chance in 25 minutes after the sending off. The boys did what they should but we conceded from sloppy mistakes and didn't score. "It happens. Solskjaer bemoans sloppy mistakes in Wolves loss