Manchester United’s rough season hit another low as Wolverhampton Wanderers secured a 2-0 win at Molineux, their second consecutive triumph over the Red Devils. For United fans, it was another evening to forget, as the team now finds itself in 14th place in the Premier League, dangerously close to the relegation zone.
The first half was more of a snooze-fest than a thriller, with both teams failing to create clear chances. Diogo Dalot and Gonçalo Guedes took their chances from distance, but neither could find the mark. Meanwhile, Jørgen Strand Larsen and Lisandro Martínez got their heads to the ball without converting, leaving the scoreline goalless at halftime.
Things took a sharp turn just two minutes into the second half. Bruno Fernandes, United’s captain, was shown a second yellow card for a clumsy challenge on Nélson Semedo, reducing the visitors to 10 men and setting the stage for Wolves’ domination.
Wolves capitalized on their numerical advantage almost immediately, though their first attempt—a header from Larsen—was disallowed for offside. The breakthrough came in the 58th minute in dramatic fashion. Matheus Cunha swung in a corner that bypassed everyone, including United’s goalkeeper André Onana, and nestled directly into the net. It marked the second time in three matches that United conceded straight from a corner, a stat that surely adds salt to their already festering wounds.
With Wolves leading, United’s attempts to fight back fizzled out. Substitutes Casemiro, Antony, and Alejandro Garnacho tried to inject some life into their attack, but the Red Devils looked toothless. Wolves sealed the victory late on, with Hwang Hee-chan coolly finishing off a counterattack after another assist from the outstanding Cunha.
This defeat marked Manchester United’s third consecutive loss in all competitions and further highlighted their inability to score, with six goalless Premier League matches this season. Wolves, on the other hand, celebrated back-to-back clean sheets and climbed out of the relegation zone, giving their fans a rare reason to cheer.
Vítor Pereira’s Wolves now seem to be howling with newfound confidence, as he becomes the first Wolves manager since the 1970s to win his opening two league matches. For Manchester United, it’s yet another chapter in what’s turning into a season of nightmares.
