Manchester United secured a decisive 4-1 victory over Wolves, propelling them to sixth in the Premier League standings. Bruno Fernandes was instrumental, scoring twice at Molineux. The match unfolded amid
protests against Fosun International's ownership of Wolves, with many fans delaying their entry into the stadium by 15 minutes.
Wolves' struggles continued as they suffered their eighth consecutive Premier League defeat, equalling their worst-ever losing streak. This dismal start is among the poorest in English football history, matching Sheffield United's 2020-21 season and other historical low points in lower divisions.
United capitalised on Wolves' errors early on. In the 25th minute, Casemiro easily dispossessed Andre, leading to Fernandes squeezing a shot past Sam Johnstone. Despite several missed opportunities from both sides, Wolves managed to score just before halftime through Jean Ricner-Bellegarde.
The second half saw Manchester United regain control swiftly. Diogo Dalot set up Bryan Mbeumo for an easy tap-in in the 51st minute. Later, Mason Mount extended the lead with a goal following a clever pass from Fernandes. A penalty awarded after Yerson Mosquera's handball allowed Fernandes to seal the win.
This defeat leaves Wolves at the bottom of the table for Christmas, marking one of their worst starts ever. Their current form mirrors past struggles seen in teams like Southport and Barrow in lower divisions during previous decades.
In contrast, Manchester United have been performing well away from home recently. They have remained unbeaten in five consecutive away matches, a feat last achieved in February 2022. Under Amorim's guidance, they registered 27 shots with an expected goals tally of 4.1 against Wolves.
Despite having eight attempts and an xG value of only 0.41, Wolves failed to capitalise on their chances effectively. Their ongoing poor performance raises concerns about their future in the league.
As Manchester United continues to climb the table, they are now just one point shy of fourth place. Meanwhile, Wolves face an uphill battle to improve their standing and avoid further historical lows.
