Key Takeaways:
- Manchester United defeated Wolverhampton 4:1 at Molineux in the 15th round of the Premier League
- Bruno Fernandes contributed two goals and one assist during the match
- Wolverhampton suffered their eighth successive defeat and stayed last with only 2 points
Match Overview
Manchester United recorded one of their most emphatic performances of the Premier League season with a convincing 4:1 away triumph over Wolverhampton in the 15th round. This comprehensive victory at Molineux allowed the Red Devils to regain momentum following a series of lacklustre outings, while Wolverhampton’s winless crisis extended to eight matches in all competitions, keeping them anchored to the bottom of the table on 2 points. United, meanwhile, rose to sixth in the table, amassing 25 points.
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Key Moments and Goal Chronology
The visitors set the tone from the outset, with Diogo Dalot forcing an early save from Sam Johnstone in the 8th minute after being released by Bruno Fernandes down the flank. Moments later, Mbeumo tested the home goalkeeper with a powerful volley.
Manchester United broke the deadlock in the 25th minute. Casemiro intercepted a pass from Andre and played in Matheus Cunha, whose ball towards Bruno Fernandes saw the Portuguese midfielder slip, yet he maintained control and scored while on the ground, sliding the ball over the goal line. United threatened to extend their lead soon after: Mbeumo, Cunha and Diallo all saw efforts denied by defensive interventions and near misses in the 29th minute.
As the first half drew to a close, Jean-Ricner Bellegarde’s long-range effort went wide for the hosts in the 41st minute. However, Wolverhampton drew level in stoppage time when Ki-Jana Hoever delivered a cross for David Wolfe, who set up Bellegarde to finish for 1:1.
The second half resumed with further chances for Cunha but again, his finishing let him down. United reclaimed their lead in the 52nd minute thanks to a slick counter-attack. Diogo Dalot outpaced the defence to pick out Bryan Mbeumo, who calmly slotted home to make it 1:2.
The margin widened in the 63rd minute, with Bruno Fernandes providing a pin-point assist for Mason Mount, who volleyed beyond the goalkeeper for United’s third. United went close on several further occasions, with Sam Johnstone denying Cunha with a superb save in the 67th minute. Wolverhampton’s brief threat came in the 71st minute when Agbadou’s header tested Senne Lammens but did not trouble him greatly.
Bruno Fernandes nearly struck again from a free-kick on 77 minutes, the effort just grazing over the crossbar. Controversy arose in the 80th minute when Yerson Mosquera was penalised for handball following a VAR review; Fernandes converted the ensuing penalty to complete his brace and seal the result at 1:4.
Wolverhampton’s late attempt at redemption in added time saw Fer Lopez fire narrowly wide, but the outcome was beyond doubt.
Statistics and Current Standings
| Team | Goals Scored | Points (after match) | Current Standings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester United | 4 | 25 | 6th place |
| Wolverhampton | 1 | 2 | 20th place |
Conclusion
This emphatic victory signalled Manchester United’s return to form, propelled by the commanding display from Bruno Fernandes, who was instrumental with two goals and one assist. Wolverhampton, meanwhile, continued to endure a torrid campaign, remaining winless and firmly at the bottom of the Premier League standings.
