Manchester United powered their way into sixth place in the Premier League after a commanding 4–1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers, with captain Bruno Fernandes scoring twice and leading one of the team’s most fluid attacking performances of the season.
The Monday night clash at Molineux added to Wolves’ mounting misery, as the struggling club suffered yet another heavy defeat, deepening fears of a historically poor Premier League campaign.
Wolves Fans Protest as Fernandes Opens Scoring
Home supporters began voicing their frustration early, chanting angrily toward the club’s Chinese owners, Fosun Group, whose management has increasingly come under fire during Wolves’ woeful run.
United captain Bruno Fernandes added to the tension when he broke the deadlock in the 25th minute, cleverly scooping a finish over goalkeeper Sam Johnstone despite slipping as he shot.
The goal temporarily silenced Molineux, but Wolves mustered a moment of resilience late in the half. Haiti international Jean-Ricner Bellegarde slammed in an equaliser from close range in stoppage time, prompting rare cheers from the home crowd and ending the team’s 540-minute goal drought.
Mbeumo, Mount, and Fernandes Seal United’s Dominance
After halftime, Manchester United regained full control of the match.
Bryan Mbeumo restored the lead in the 52nd minute when Diogo Dalot squared a low pass across the box for an easy tap-in.
United’s pressure continued, and just past the hour mark, Mason Mount produced one of the match’s standout moments. Fernandes chipped a perfectly weighted ball into the area, and Mount struck a first-time volley into the bottom corner, making it 3–1 with style.
VAR intervened late in the second half, ruling that Wolves defender Yerson Mosquera had handled a goal-bound effort. Fernandes stepped up and buried the penalty with trademark confidence, completing the 4–1 scoreline and securing his brace.
Manager Ruben Amorim’s United finished with 27 total attempts, their highest tally since he took charge, and looked dangerous throughout the second half.
“Attacking with freedom… some of the combinations were crisp and sharp,” Mount said after the match. “That’s what we can do.”
Wolves Sink Toward Historic Low as Fans Turn Angry
With their eighth straight league defeat—a grim club record—Wolves remain stuck at two points from 15 matches, matching the joint-lowest tally in the top four tiers of English football at this stage of a season.
Their last league victory came in April, and since then they have lost 16 matches and drawn three, leaving them 13 points from safety and increasingly compared to the ill-fated Derby County side that finished with 11 points in 2007–08.
Boos filled the stadium again during the announced nine minutes of stoppage time, with supporters shouting for the final whistle.
Newly appointed manager Rob Edwards, who replaced Vítor Pereira last month, acknowledged the frustration:
“There was an anger in the stadium. The lads are trying. The supporters are angry, and I get it.
It’s the toughest league in the world… I wasn’t expecting a quick turnaround.”
With Wolves facing league leaders Arsenal next, the situation threatens to worsen before any improvement becomes realistic.
United Look Toward Champions League Push
While Wolves struggle, Manchester United now find themselves one point away from a top-four position, signaling a growing momentum under Amorim. Their free-flowing attack, sparked by Fernandes, Mount, and Mbeumo, provided optimism and showcased the style of football fans have been hoping to see more consistently.
United’s challenge now will be to maintain this level as the race for Champions League qualification tightens.
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