Wolves 2-0 Manchester United: Ruben Amorim suffers new low as Bruno Fernandes sent off in Premier League defeat at Molineux

Bruno Fernandes was sent off for the third time this season as Wolverhampton Wanderers secured a vital win over Manchester United to boost their survival hopes with a 2-0 win at Molineux.

United’s best chance to open the game in the first half came from Diogo Dalot, who forced Wolves keeper Jose Sa into a stunning diving save with an effort just outside the area heading into the top right corner.

Wolves forced Andre Onana into a solo save when a high ball into the United box found Jørgen Strand Larsen, whose header looked set to curl into the top corner before Onana managed to tip it away.

United were dealt a blow soon after the restart when Bruno Fernandes received his second yellow card of the game for a foul on Nelson Semedo, with Wolves finding the net soon after – only for Strand Larsen’s header to be ruled out for offside.

The hosts finally broke the deadlock as Matheus Cunha headed home Onana’s corner, prompting disbelief from both the United keeper and Wolves goalscorer.

Despite a late push from Ruben Amorim’s side which saw Harry Maguire’s header claimed by Jose Sa, it was Vitor Pereira’s charges who would score a second as a quick break saw Matheus Cunha pass to Hwang Hee-chan, who shot through Onana.

The Red Devils drop to 14th in the Premier League, with their losing streak extended to three games in all competitions, while Wolves have climbed out of the relegation zone to claim all three points.

Just one win in five league games means Manchester United continue their mid-winter slump.

Marcus Rashford was left out of United’s squad for a fourth successive game, with an imminent exit likely on the cards, while Rasmus Hoylund was largely absent throughout and no words were exchanged between Amorim and Fernandes after the latter’s third dismissal of the season . .

A goal and an assist could probably sum up Cunha’s game quite well, but apart from adding to his respective tallies, Cunha was constantly causing problems for United’s backline, including Bruno Fernandes picking up his first yellow card in first period.

Wolves: Sa 7, Doherty 7, Bueno 7, Toti 7, Semedo 7, Andre 7, J. Gomes 7, Ait-Nouri 7, Guedes 7, Cunha 8, Strand Larsen 8 Subs: Bellegarde 6, Dawson 6, Doyle 6, R. Gomes 6, Hwang Hee-chan 7

Manchester United: Onana 7, Yoro 6, Maguire 6, Martinez 6, Mazraoui 6, Ugarte 6, Mainoo 6, Dalot 7, Amad 6, Fernandes 4, Hojlund 5 Subs: Casemiro 5, Eriksen 5, Garnacho 6, Zirkzee 5, Antony 5

20′ BIG RESPONSE FROM A.E This was a terrific diving save from Jose Sa, who denies Diogo Dalot just outside the box. This was going towards the top right corner.

27′ BIG REFUSE FROM ONANA Almost! It’s a great delivery in the box and Strand Larsen can meet it early. He bounces up and looks to squeeze into the top corner, but Onana is able to get to it in time and reverse it.

48′ RED CARD! Bruno Fernandes received his second yellow of the game, seeing his night end early. Tony Harrington had no choice but to show the card after he was adjudged to have fouled Semendo.

51′ GOAL CANCELED! WOLVES 0-0 MAN UTD Immediately after the restart, Wolves scored the first goal, but did they? It’s a quick attack on the right side and it’s finished by Strand Larsen. The linesman flags for offside and after a lengthy VAR decision, it’s disallowed.

58′ GOAL! WOLVES 1-0 MAN UTD (Swing 58′) They have piled on the pressure since Bruno Fernandes was sent off and found the first leg. It’s a beauty from the corner flag as Matheus Cunha swings it in and past Onana. The United goalkeeper is in disbelief, as is Kunia.

90+8′ GOAL! WOLVES 2-0 MAN UTD (HWANG 90+8′) Wolves doubled their lead to secure a comfortable 2-0 win over Manchester United with a quick break in the final minute of the game. Cunha passes to Hee Chan Hwang, who is passed by Onana.