Wolverhampton secured a well-deserved victory against Manchester United thanks to a spectacular Olympic goal from Brazilian Matheus Cunha. This goal, taken directly from a corner kick, set the tone for a final score that was capped off by a strike from Korean Hee-Chan Hwang. On the other hand, Manchester United faced deserved punishment after a series of unfortunate decisions, including the expulsion of Bruno Fernandes early in the second half.

Matheus Cunha's Olympic goal

Hwang Hee-chan scores the 2-0

Issues for Rubén Amorim at Old Trafford

Portuguese manager Rubén Amorim of Manchester United is facing several open fronts, particularly concerning Marcus Rashford, who has missed four consecutive matchday squads. This situation has undermined the initial impact expected from his arrival at the club, where he was anticipated to rectify the delicate standings of the team in the Premier League following his success at Sporting Lisbon.

Decline in United's Performance

With only one victory in their last four matches, the Red Devils have suffered three losses and show no signs of recovery. The euphoria from their win in the Manchester derby against City has quickly faded, leaving the team with a drought of points, especially after the recent defeat to Bournemouth and now against Wolverhampton.

A More Ambitious Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton displayed notable ambition to secure all three points. Although Manchester United attempted to react when faced with a deficit, with Amorim deploying key players like Casemiro and Antony, the team failed to capitalize on their opportunities. The first half was marked by the interventions of goalkeeper Andre Onana, who thwarted several dangerous chances from Wolverhampton.

The Decisive Moment of the Match

Bruno Fernandes' expulsion in the first minute of the second half was a heavy blow for United, allowing Wolverhampton to control the match with greater ease. The long-awaited goal came exactly at the hour mark when Matheus Cunha executed a corner kick that surprised United's defense and went directly into the net.

An Exciting Finish

With 30 minutes remaining, Manchester United intensified their efforts in search of an equalizer, but the lack of precision was evident. Alejandro Garnacho had the chance to change the course of the match, but his header went over the crossbar. Finally, Wolverhampton sealed the deal with a quick counter-attack finished by Hwang Hee-Chan, following a defensive error from United.

Manchester United's Slide in the Standings

The defeat leaves Manchester United in a troubling fourteenth place, sitting seven points away from the European spots and increasingly distanced from qualifying for international competitions. In contrast, Wolverhampton improves their position, escaping the relegation zone and occupying a notable seventeenth place, one point above Leicester.