In a stunning upset at Old Trafford, Manchester United crumbled to a 2-0 defeat against Wolverhampton Wanderers, marking the club’s third consecutive loss under new manager Ruben Amorim. The shocking result exposed the Red Devils’ fragility and lack of aggression, raising serious questions about the team’s direction and Amorim’s ability to right the ship.
United Lack Bite as Wolves Pounce
From the opening whistle, a lackluster Manchester United struggled to match Wolves’ intensity and purpose. The visitors looked the more likely side to score, with United appearing disjointed and devoid of creativity in the attacking third. Amorim’s men were second-best all over the pitch, a worrying sign for a squad with title aspirations.
We lack a little bit of aggression…We were always in control of the game, not always dominating, but in control of some things, some set-pieces. The sending off was really hard for us.
– Ruben Amorim on United’s performance
Fernandes Madness Compounds United Woes
United’s hopes of a comeback were dashed when captain Bruno Fernandes was sent off just two minutes after halftime for a reckless challenge. His dismissal was a microcosm of United’s frustration and lack of composure, leaving the 10-man hosts with a mountain to climb against a confident Wolves side.
Cunha and Hwang Deliver Knockout Blows
Wolves capitalized on their man advantage ruthlessly, with Matheus Cunha scoring directly from a corner kick to give the visitors a deserved lead. With United reeling, Hwang Hee-Chan doubled Wolves’ advantage in the dying moments to seal a famous victory and pile the misery on Amorim and United.
Pressure Mounts on Amorim
The defeat leaves Amorim with just two wins from his first eight Premier League games in charge, an underwhelming start to his Old Trafford tenure. With United now languishing in mid-table obscurity, the Portuguese manager faces a daunting task to turn the club’s fortunes around and salvage their season.
- United have lost three straight games for the first time since Sep 2023
- Amorim has won just four of 11 games in all competitions as United boss
As the inquest into United’s latest setback begins, Amorim must quickly find solutions to his team’s glaring deficiencies if he hopes to win over a skeptical fanbase and steer the club back to calmer waters. With fixtures coming thick and fast, the specter of a lost season looms ever larger over Old Trafford.
