Wolves 2-0 Manchester United: Bruno Fernandes Sent Off as Wolves Deepen United’s Woes

Manchester United endured a dismal Boxing Day outing, losing 2-0 to Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux. A bizarre goal from Matheus Cunha and a late strike by Hwang Hee-chan sealed the game, while Bruno Fernandes’ red card added to the Red Devils’ misery. This defeat sees Manchester United F.C. drop to 14th in the Premier League, extending their losing streak to three games in all competitions.

Wolves’ Dominance and United’s Missed Chances

First Half: Defensive Resilience on Display

Man United started brightly but failed to capitalize on their chances. Diogo Dalot tested Wolves’ keeper José Sá with a powerful strike from outside the box, forcing a spectacular diving save.

Wolves responded with a threatening attack of their own as Jorgen Strand Larsen’s header seemed destined for the top corner, only for Andre Onana to pull off an impressive save.

Second Half: Bruno Fernandes Sees Red

The second half turned disastrous for Manchester United. Bruno Fernandes received a second yellow card for a foul on Nelson Semedo, reducing the visitors to 10 men. Moments later, Wolves appeared to score through Strand Larsen, but his header was disallowed for offside.

Wolves Seal the Win

Wolves broke the deadlock with an extraordinary goal from Matheus Cunha, whose corner kick evaded everyone and sailed into the net, leaving Onana stunned. In the dying minutes, a quick Wolves counterattack saw Cunha set up Hwang Hee-chan, who coolly slotted the ball past Onana to secure the 2-0 victory.

Manchester United’s Troubles Deepen

This defeat leaves Man United in a precarious position, sitting 14th in the league. Meanwhile, Wolves crucial victory lifts them out of the relegation zone and gives their survival hopes a significant boost.

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