Manchester United’s struggles in the Premier League continued with a 2-0 defeat to Wolves at Molineux, marking their eighth loss of the season. Second-half goals from Matheus Cunha and Hwang Hee-chan secured the result, with Cunha’s opener coming directly from a corner, the second such goal United have conceded within a week. The home side sealed the victory in stoppage time when Cunha broke away and unselfishly passed to Hwang, who calmly slotted the ball past Andre Onana.
The game was further marred by Bruno Fernandes’ indiscipline. The United captain was sent off in the second half after receiving a second yellow card for an ankle-high tackle. This marked his third red card of the season, though the one issued against Tottenham was later overturned on appeal. Reduced to 10 men, United’s chances of staging a comeback were significantly hindered. However, Fernandes will only miss one game—against Newcastle on December 30—and will be available for the trip to Liverpool on January 5.
Rúben Amorim, visibly frustrated, turned away in apparent disgust as Fernandes left the pitch, highlighting his dissatisfaction with the captain’s actions. In his post-match interview, Amorim expressed his disappointment, emphasizing the difficulty of winning matches with a numerical disadvantage. He acknowledged the impact of Fernandes’ dismissal, noting how it compounded the team’s challenges in an already tough match.
The loss underlines persistent issues for Manchester United, both defensively and in terms of discipline. With the team precariously close to the relegation zone, upcoming fixtures against Newcastle and Liverpool are crucial. As the January transfer window approaches, Amorim may need to consider reinforcements to address the team’s shortcomings and steer them away from a disappointing campaign.
