In a dramatic Premier League encounter, Wolves emerged victorious against 10-man Manchester United, winning 2-0 at Molineux. The match was marred by a crucial moment early in the second half when United captain Bruno Fernandes was shown a second yellow card, resulting in his dismissal. The visitors were already under pressure when Matheus Cunha took advantage of United's ongoing struggles with set-piece defense. In the 56th minute, Cunha delivered a corner kick that sailed over the outstretched arm of United goalkeeper Andre Onana and into the back of the net. This marked the second time in just three matches that a player had scored directly from a corner against United, highlighting a worrying trend for Erik ten Hag’s side.
Despite being a man down, United pushed forward in search of an equalizer, but Wolves held their ground. The match effectively ended in the 98th minute, when Cunha turned provider and assisted Hwang Hee-chan for the second goal, sealing all three points for Wolves. This late strike came as United pressed for a response, but they were left exposed at the back. The loss added to United's poor run of form, with the team now having won just two of their last eight matches across all competitions. In contrast, Wolves' new boss, Vitor Pereira, has had a strong start to his tenure, collecting six points from his first two matches in charge, including the victory over United.
For United, this defeat comes as a bitter blow, especially with the added blow of Fernandes being suspended for their next game against Newcastle. Additionally, midfielder Manuel Ugarte also picked up a booking, which will further deplete United's midfield options. Manager Ruben Amorim has tried to fix United's defensive frailties, but recent performances have shown the team's inability to cope with balls played into their box. Arsenal, Nottingham Forest, and Bournemouth have also taken advantage of United’s defensive shortcomings, further complicating Amorim's efforts. On the other hand, Pereira will be pleased with his team's performance, as this win marks Wolves’ first home victory over Manchester United since 2019, giving them a significant boost as they climb out of the relegation zone.
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