Manchester United moved to within one point of Premier League top four with a 4-1 win over Wolves at Molineux, as Bruno Fernandes scored twice to earn a perfect 10/10 rating
22:26, 08 Dec 2025Updated 22:26, 08 Dec 2025
Manchester United's Portuguese midfielder #08 Bruno Fernandes (C) celebrates scoring the team's fourth goal during the English Premier League football match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Manchester United at the Molineux stadium in Wolverhampton, central England on December 8, 2025.
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Man Utd beat Wolves 4-1 on Monday evening(Image: AFP via Getty Images)
Manchester United climbed to sixth in the Premier League, just a point shy of fourth place, following a 4-1 victory over Wolves, who are languishing at the bottom of the table.
Bruno Fernandes managed to net a scrappy goal to put United ahead by 1-0 at the 25-minute mark, despite slipping as he took his shot.
However, Wolves broke their 540-minute Premier League goal drought, meaning United have only kept one clean sheet this season, even with essentially five at the back.
Manchester United's head coach Ruben Amorim reacts during the Premier League soccer match between Wolverhampton Wandere and Manchester United in Wolverhampton, England Monday, Dec. 8, 2025.
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Ruben Amorim's side outclassed Wolves across the pitch(Image: AP)
Jean-Ricner Bellegarde equalised for the hosts, but the Red Devils retaliated six minutes into the second half with Bryan Mbeumo scoring his sixth league goal of the campaign. After Wolves looked set to level the score again, Mason Mount secured a crucial third goal with a classy finish.
A handball by Wolves allowed Fernandes to double his tally from the penalty spot and round off a resounding win.
Here's how Daily Star Sport rated and slated the Red Devils....
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Man Utd have moved up to sixth in the Premier League(Image: PA)
Senne Lammens, 6 - The Belgian didn't face a single shot on target until the goal, which was too far into the bottom corner for him to reach. Apart from conceding the goal, he was largely untested, reports the Express.
Luke Shaw, 7 - A standout moment was a superb challenge to intercept possession in the first half and launch a United counterattack. Another excellent tackle reclaimed the ball for the second goal.
Ayden Heaven, 6 - As the central figure in the back three, he performed reasonably well despite United letting in a goal. It's always a challenge being a 19 year old centre-back in the Premier League.
Noussar Mazraoui, 6 - Mazraoui made a crucial header and clearance in the box as Wolves ramped up the pressure around the 60-minute mark. The game could have taken a different turn had Wolves equalised at that point.
Diogo Dalot, 7 - Dalot missed a golden opportunity to score his second goal in two games just seven minutes in, and perhaps could have done more to prevent the cross that led to Wolves' equaliser.
However, he redeemed himself with a fantastic run and pass to assist United's second goal, showing marked improvement on the offensive front.
Bruno Fernandes, 10 - Fernandes was simply outstanding. A quick-thinking free-kick set up Dalot's early chance, and despite slipping, he managed to score the opener from an improvised finish while on the ground.
His excellent pass sent Mbeumo off for a first-half chance and he played a key role in setting up the move for Mbeumo's goal. He pinpointed Mount for the decisive third goal with a superb cross, and another delivery almost resulted in a goal for Matheus Cunha.
He also scored a classy penalty for his second goal. Everything positive from United flowed through him, and he could easily have contributed to four or five more goals.
Truly a top-class player.
Casemiro, 6 - Casemiro put in a solid shift, winning the ball back from Andre before Fernandes' opening goal and positioning himself well to clear a dangerous cross in the first half.
Amad Diallo, 5 - He posed a threat when advancing with the ball but was caught napping for the Wolves goal, losing track of David Moller Wolfe before he set up the goal. He made a poor decision in one attack where he should have passed to Mount for a shot.
His shot resulted in a penalty, but he only really hit his stride in the final stages.
Matheus Cunha, 7 - Displayed unselfish play to assist Fernandes' goal and was denied his own by a goal-line block after a clever flick in the build-up. Delivered a perfect through ball for Dalot to set up Mbeumo's goal and then forced a good save with a close-range header.
Bryan Mbeumo, 7 - Had a one-on-one saved by Sam Johnstone before the half-hour mark and was then booked for a late tackle after losing possession. A straightforward finish to make it 2-1 and get on the scoresheet once again.
Mason Mount, 8 - Played as a false nine and produced a striker's finish on the hour mark following a smart run into space. Showed lovely technique and delivered some excellent passes to keep the United attack flowing.
Completed 27 of his 28 passes. An impressive performance overall.
Substitutes:
Lisandro Martinez (for Heaven, 69), 6 - Made only his third Premier League appearance of the season and clocked up his most minutes so far. Managed a solid headed clearance in stoppage time.
Leny Yoro (for Mazraoui, 69), 6 - Didn't have much to do as Wolves were well beaten by the time he came on.
Kobbie Mainoo (for Casemiro, 78), N/A - Received a huge cheer when he entered the pitch.
Joshua Zirkzee (for Mount, 84), N/A - His 'One More Time' Daft Punk chant got a few renditions. Booked.
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Patrick Dorgu (Dalot 84), N/A - Some minutes in the legs.