Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Manchester United Player Ratings – Cunha scores an Olimpico, Bruno is sent off as United drop points again

Manchester United lose their third consecutive game as they lose 2-0 to Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Molineux. The hosts scored a single goal, with Matheus Cunha scoring an Olimpico, a goal straight from the corner flag and Hwang Hee Chan scoring on the counter in added time. This result puts Manchester United at 14th, with just eight points above relegation and Wolves jumping out of the relegation zone, for the time being.

The battle of the Portugese managers was all set as Wolves came in unchanged while Manchester United made two changes. Both the teams were little erratic initially, making multiple errors. The home side settled into the game, attacking at regular intervals and keeping things tight at the back but were unable to create clear cut chances. Manchester United had more possession, but they were toothless in attack, often making efforts from outside the box. The first half ended level, with no real breakthrough from either side. the only highlight being a Dalot shot from outside the box, getting saved by Sa in an acrobatic fashion.

The second half was off to an eventful start, with Bruno Fernandes getting a second yellow for a late challenge and Wolves took full advantage of the situation, breaking out into attack and Strand Larsen scoring a header from a Semedo cross, which was ruled out for offside. Wolves amped up the pace and during the 58th minute, Matheus Cunha, the Wolves talisman scored a brilliant Olimpico, floating his corner kick over Onana and straight into the far corner.

Manchester United despite being a man down, were offered possession by Wolves but they failed to force the issue. The visitors kept the intensity high, trying to break down Wolves’ attack but failed to do so. It was a nervy end to the game, with Wolves primarily focusing on protecting the lead. But the team got a easy chance right at the stroke of full-time, with Wolves gaining possession and Hwang Hee Chan finishing off the counter attack as Cunha laid a pass down to him selflessly.

There were bookings galore in the game, with the referee dishing out six yellow cards and a sending off, which reflects the intensity of the match.

Wolverhampton Wanderers Player Ratings vs Manchester United

Goalkeeper

Sa: 7/10 – The Portugese goalkeeper was excellent tonight, making some brilliant saves. His acrobatic attempt to stop Dalot’s shot from outside the box was his highlight.

Defenders

Semedo: 7.5/10 – Some of his crosses were threatening. He also did a good job to mark Bruno Fernandes out of the game.

Doherty: 6.5/10 – The wingback converted centreback displayed a professional performance, helping the team in buildup play and often clearing out attacks. He moved to the wingback position again to close the game out.

Bueno: 6/10 – A standard display from the centre-back, with no notable things in exhibition.

Gomes: 5/10 – The defender was lucky to not get sent off as he was rash with his tackles in some occasions.

Ait Nouri: 7/10 – The full-back marauded forward and glided past Mazraoui on multiple occasions, but his end product was not good.

Midfielders

Andre: 7/10 – A good display from the midfielder. He was everywhere, overwhelming the opposition.

Gomes: 6.5/10 – He disrupted the visitor’s attacks with fouls but got booked for a late challenge, resulting in a substitution.

Forwards

Cunha: 9/10 – The Brazilian forward still fortunately plays with a ban looming over. He was the nucleus of Wolves attack, making everything tick. Some of the skills that he used to break forward were brilliant. He rightfully came out with a goal and an assist.

Guedes: 5.5/10 – Attempted to shoot from distance once, but other than that, the attacker was not very useful.

Strand Larsen: 7/10 – A constant aerial threat in the game, troubled the keeper but could not get on the score sheet.

Substitutes

Doyle: 7.5/10

Hwang: 8/10

R. Gomes: NA

Bellegarde: NA

Dawson: NA

Manager

Vitor Pereira: 8.5/10 – The new manager instilled some discipline back into the team, making them tighter at the back and solid upfront. His approach to concede possession to the opposition after gaining a man advantage could have backfired if Manchester United were a bit more clinical with their chances.

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Manchester United Player Ratings vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

Goalkeeper

Onana: 6.5/10 – He was troubled by the Wolves attackers but he kept them at bay. He was not completely at fault for conceding a goal directly from corner.

Defenders

Yoro: 6/10 -Some of his first-time passes down the line were excellent. He got booked early and got subbed off early in the second half as part of tactical changes.

Maguire: 6/10 – An average display, often trying to play long resulting in losing possession. The team tried to use his aerial advantage in set-pieces, but to no avail.

Martinez: 6.5/10 – The Argentine centreback cleared out dangers but was conservative in possession.

Dalot: 6/10 – The fullback has been threatening in attack, cutting inside and shooting on multiple occasions. But his erroneous pass resulted in their captain getting sent off.

Mazraoui: 6/10 – He made some crucial challenges, but got rinsed by Ait Nouri on multiple occasions.

Midfielders

Ugarte: 7.5/10 – His defensive presence was excellent, oftening putting out fires and regaining possession. He got booked and as a result, the manager subbed him off.

Mainoo: 6/10 – He was unable to string passes together initially but grew into the game. Unfortunately, he was not able to make a substantial impact.

Fernandes: 3/10 – He got booked for dissent in the first half, and was sent off for the third time this season because of a silly tackle in the second half, putting his team in trouble again.

Forwards

Amad: 6/10 – A quiet start but the young attacker was brave, trying out different things to make their attack tick.

Hojlund: 5/10 – The forward was ignored in the first half during some plays, which was baffling. Despite that, it was a disappointing outing for the Danish striker.

Substitutes

Casemiro: 5.5/10

Antony: 5.5/10

Eriksen: 5.5/10

Zirkzee: NA

Garnacho: NA

Manager

Ruben Amorim: 6/10 – The new manager still needs to work some kinks out, as the team is not accustomed to his style of play. He made some good changes to counter the red card. While they looked good in some moments, this team is still far away to get back to the level they belong.

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