:focal(1230x400:1232x398)/origin-imgresizer.eurosport.com/2024/12/26/4076132-82660288-2560-1440.jpg?ssl=1 "Fernandes despatched off as Man Utd undergo new low with defeat at Wolves")
Bruno Fernandes was despatched off for the third time this season as Wolverhampton Wanderers secured a significant victory over Manchester United to strengthen their survival hopes in a 2-0 win at Molineux.
United’s finest likelihood of an opener within the first half got here from Diogo Dalot, who pressured Wolves goalkeeper Jose Sa right into a terrific diving save with an effort from simply exterior of the field heading in direction of the highest proper nook.
Wolves pressured Andre Onana right into a save of his personal when a excessive supply into the United field discovered Jorgen Strand Larsen, whose header appeared set to squeeze into the highest nook earlier than Onana was capable of tip it over.
United have been dealt a blow simply after the restart when Bruno Fernandes was proven his second yellow card of the sport for a foul on Nelson Semedo, with Wolves discovering the again of the web instantly after – just for Strand Larsen’s header to be disallowed for offside.
The hosts lastly broke the impasse as Matheus Cunha swung his nook kick in and over Onana, sparking disbelief from each the United goalkeeper and the Wolves goalscorer.
Regardless of a late push by Ruben Amorim’s facet which noticed Harry Maguire’s header claimed by Jose Sa, it was Vitor Pereira’s prices who would rating a second as a fast break noticed Matheus Cunha move to Hwang Hee-chan, who fired previous Onana.
The Purple Devils drop to 14th within the Premier League, with their shedding streak prolonged to 3 video games in all competitions, while Wolves have lifted themselves out of the relegation zone by claiming all three factors.
Speaking Level – United woes proceed underneath Amorim
Only one win in 5 league video games means Manchester United proceed their mid-winter stoop.
Marcus Rashford was not included within the United squad for a fourth consecutive match, with an impending departure probably on the playing cards, while Rasmus Hojlund was largely absent all through and there have been no phrases exchanged between Amorim and Fernandes following the latter’s third sending off of the season.
Participant of the Match – Matheus Cunha (Wolves
A aim and help might most likely sum up Cunha’s sport fairly nicely, however on prime of including to his respective tallies, Cunha frequently brought about issues for United’s backline, together with seeing Bruno Fernandes choose up his first yellow card within the first interval.
Participant Scores
Wolves: Sa 7, Doherty 7, Bueno 7, Toti 7, Semedo 7, Andre 7, J. Gomes 7, Ait-Nouri 7, Guedes 7, Cunha 8, Strand Larsen 8 Subs: Bellegarde 6, Dawson 6, Doyle 6, R. Gomes 6, Hwang Hee-chan 7
Man Utd: Onana 7, Yoro 6, Maguire 6, Martinez 6, Mazraoui 6, Ugarte 6, Mainoo 6, Dalot 7, Amad 6, Fernandes 4, Hojlund 5 Subs: Casemiro 5, Eriksen 5, Garnacho 6, Zirkzee 5, Antony 5
Match Highlights
20′ GREAT SAVE FROM SA That was a terrific diving save by Jose Sa, who denies Diogo Dalot from simply exterior the field. That was heading for the highest proper nook.
27′ GREAT SAVE FROM ONANA Practically! It is a terrific supply into the field and Strand Larsen is ready to meet it within the early. It bounces and appears to squeeze into the highest nook however Onana is ready to get to it in time and tip it over.
48′ RED CARD! Bruno Fernandes is proven his second yellow of the sport, seeing his night come an early finish. Tony Harrington had no alternative however to indicate the cardboard after he was adjudged to have fouled Semendo.
51′ GOAL DISALLOWED! WOLVES 0-0 MAN UTD Straight after the restart, Wolves have scored the opener however have they? It is a speedy assault down the fitting hand facet and it is completed by Strand Larsen. The linesman flags for offside and after a prolonged VAR choice, it is disallowed.
58′ GOAL! WOLVES 1-0 MAN UTD (CUNHA 58′) They have been piling on the stress since Bruno Fernandes was despatched off and so they’ve discovered the opener. It is a magnificence from the nook flag as Matheus Cunha swings it in and previous Onana. The United goalkeeper is in disbelief and so is Cunha.
90+8′ GOAL! WOLVES 2-0 MAN UTD (HWANG 90+8′) Wolves double their result in safe a snug 2-0 victory of Manchester United with a fast break within the closing minute of game-time. Cunha passes to Hee Chan Hwang, who has fires previous Onana.