But Caligiuri went from hero to villain on 34 minutes as he handled in the Wolfsburg area, allowing Juan Mata to level from the penalty spot. “We have everything in our own hands and that is very important”, said United manager Louis van Gaal.
Manchester United came from behind to beat German bundesliga side, Wolfsburg 2-1 in their second champions league game for the season at the Old Trafford on Wednesday night.
“He was my former captain with Philipp Lahm at Bayern Munich so I think that he is also very worthwhile off the pitch”, Van Gaal said, as quoted on United’s official site.
The England captain has netted five goals in all competitions this season but that includes a hat-trick against Club Brugge in a Champions League qualifier.
That would nearly certainly leave Manchester City back at the top as long as they do not suffer a shock home defeat by struggling Newcastle United on Saturday (1400).
The Gunners impressed in a 5-2 victory over Leicester last time out, but would be embarrassed at the hands of Olympiacos midweek in the Champions League.