Manchester United picked up an important three points against Premier League strugglers Wolves at Molineux
Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes was the standout performer in the win over Wolves.
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What you need to know after Manchester United beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 4-1 at Molineux
Manchester United secured a comfortable 4-1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers, providing a much-needed bounce-back result after their recent poor performance against West Ham. The win, however, was achieved against a Wolves side that are potentially on course to be the worst team in Premier League history.
The level of disillusionment among the home support was starkly evident after United’s opening goal from Bruno Fernandes. Wolves fans were heard chanting songs including "What the f****** hell was that," and later "you're not fit to wear the shirt," directed at their own team.
The widespread frustration was not limited to the players, as hundreds of seats were left empty for the first 15 minutes due to a fan protest against the club’s ownership group, Fosun. These disenchanted supporters delayed their entry to the stadium and loudly chanted 'we want Fosun out' as well as 'you've sold the team, now sell the club', highlighting a deep-seated crisis off the pitch.
Despite the victory, manager Ruben Amorim remains under intense scrutiny following a run of results that has seen United drop eight points from winning positions this season. Notably, the supporters’ chant of "He’ll turn the Reds around" was largely absent during the match, suggesting a continuing lack of confidence in the manager.
A key tactical concern remains United’s lack of impact from their substitutes, with the team yet to register a goal from the bench in the league this season. This lack of goals is in part due to Amorim's tendency to make conservative changes during matches, which remains a focal point for criticism.
United failed to control the game effectively after initially taking the lead, allowing the league's worst team to level the score just before half-time. Their in-game management was "dismal" and they struggled to put the match to bed once they had gone ahead.
The 4-1 scoreline did not reflect a clinical performance from United, more so Wolves were "shockingly bad." A genuine Champions League-calibre team would have been expected to win by an even larger margin, raising concerns about United's true quality and trajectory.
Captain Bruno Fernandes delivered a significant personal performance, scoring twice and converting a penalty to cap off his night. This crucial display is seen as a necessary boost for the Portugal international, who has been criticised for not being at his best in recent weeks.