Manchester United secured a convincing 4-1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Monday, propelling them to sixth place in the Premier League standings. The match highlighted the growing troubles for Wolves, who are currently at the bottom of the league.
Wolves’ supporters voiced their frustration throughout the first half, chanting against the club’s Chinese ownership under Fosun. Their discontent deepened when Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes opened the scoring in the 25th minute. However, Wolves showed resilience and managed to equalize just before halftime with a goal from Haiti’s Jean-Ricner Bellegarde.
The second half saw United quickly regain control. Bryan Mbeumo put them back in the lead with a simple tap-in in the 52nd minute, followed by Mason Mount, who scored to extend the lead to 3-1 shortly after the hour mark. Fernandes capped off the scoring with a penalty, awarded after VAR reviewed a handball incident.
Despite the nine minutes of stoppage time announced, the remaining Wolves fans expressed their dissatisfaction as they watched their team struggle, leading to their eighth consecutive league defeat. With only two points accumulated from 15 matches, Wolves are in a precarious position, now 13 points adrift of safety and in danger of challenging for the lowest points total in Premier League history, a record currently held by Derby County, who finished with just 11 points in the 2007-08 season.
This 4-1 defeat reflects Wolves’ ongoing difficulties this season, and they will need to find a spark soon if they hope to avoid making unwanted history. Meanwhile, Manchester United continues to build momentum under manager Ruben Amorim, showing strong form that could enhance their prospects for the remainder of the season.