Manchester United secured a decisive 3-0 victory against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux Stadium on Saturday, propelling them to sixth place in the Premier League standings. This friendly served as a launching point for both teams. While Wolves struggled during the season, United was able to continue burning brightly as proof of their revival under new head coach Ruben Amorim.
Wolverhampton’s head coach, Rob Edwards, had a front-row seat to the playing game. Despite this big achievement, he continues to face adversity in his new role. Following this loss, Wolves have since sunk to the bottom of the league table. They’ve taken just two points from their opening 15 games, the joint-lowest total after 15 games in the history of English football’s top four divisions. Wolves seem to have reached apogee of pain with their pitiful display last time out. They’ve extended their current losing streak to eight games, tying their previous longest losing streak, set in December 1981 to February 1982. With 13 points between them and safety, the club have a mountain to climb to stay up.
Struggles for Wolves
Wolves’ disarray was palpable throughout the match. Even with the trip home advantage, their own difficulties in the attack and defensive struggles left them vulnerable to surrendering domination to United. Edwards, still seeking his first point since taking charge, has yet to inspire any notable change in the team’s performance, leaving fans concerned about the club’s future.
Their starting eleven boasted the likes of Johnstone, Hoever and Mosquera. Union’s offense could not find their rhythm or a way to break through a re-energized United side. Jamie Carragher expressed pessimism regarding Wolves’ prospects for the season, stating, “I think Wolves are going down. I thought they would do at the start of the season but I thought they’d be a lot more competitive than this.”
Manchester United’s Rise
Manchester United’s attack was something to behold in this match. They unleashed a staggering 27 shots, a new high mark for the most in a Premier League match with Amorim at the helm. The team’s performance was highlighted by Mason Mount’s goal and Bruno Fernandes’ essential contributions. Mount, who came in for Joshua Zirkzee from their last game with West Ham, was pleased with the way they were flowing going forward.
“I thought some of the combinations going forward were crisp, were sharp and that’s what we can do.” – Mason Mount
Fernandes proved to be a monumental difference in United’s win, scoring from the penalty spot. His brilliant match-winning contribution saw him crowned Player of the Match. His reliability proved key in saving United’s season. That’s given him 15 goal involvements (goals + assists) in his last 14 PL matches against teams finishing the season in the relegation zone.
James Maddison praised Fernandes’ ability to influence games: “Bruno Fernandes is underrated for the consistency he shows regularly. Every time he is on the ball, he can just see it all.”
Looking Ahead
As Manchester United advance through the season, they’ve started to look more and more dynamic—with Amorim’s philosophy taking hold. Playing from goal to goal, the team’s intelligence, pace and skill were all on display throughout the match. With Fernandes and Mount now leading the charge, they could easily become one of the league’s most formidable contenders.
Wolves still have a long way to go if they are to stand any chance of salvaging their season. Edwards need to identify fixes in short order to prevent a deeper fall into the relegation zone. Now, the team must take advantage of upcoming games to earn points and regain confidence before it’s too late.
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