Manchester United Stunned by Wolves in Boxing Day Setback, Pile Pressure on Ruben Amorim
Manchester United’s turbulent season continued on Boxing Day as they fell to a 2-0 defeat against Wolves at Molineux, marking their fifth loss in seven matches under new manager Ruben Amorim.
The decisive moment came in astonishing fashion when Matheus Cunha scored directly from a corner, catching United’s stand-in goalkeeper, Altay Bayındir, off guard. The goal mirrored a similar error just a week ago when United conceded directly from a corner in their Carabao Cup clash against Tottenham, exposing a worrying pattern in their defensive setup under Amorim.
United’s woes were compounded early in the second half when Bruno Fernandes received his marching orders for a second yellow card after a reckless challenge on Nelson Semedo. Reduced to 10 men, the Red Devils struggled to mount a comeback and were eventually punished with Wolves’ second goal late in the match.
This defeat amplifies the scrutiny on Amorim, whose side has repeatedly faltered in defending set-pieces. In his short tenure, United have conceded from corners against Arsenal, Nottingham Forest, Spurs, Bournemouth, and now Wolves—a glaring weakness that has cost the team dearly.
Despite the growing pressure, the Portuguese manager remains defiant, stating after the match, “I will continue with my idea until the end.”
Fans and pundits alike are questioning whether Amorim’s philosophy is a good fit for the club. With mounting losses and a lack of defensive organization, the manager faces an uphill battle to turn United’s fortunes around as the season progresses.
Wolves, on the other hand, celebrated their Boxing Day triumph, with Matheus Cunha standing out as the star performer. The victory moves them further up the table and provides a much-needed boost to their campaign.
For Manchester United, however, the Boxing Day defeat is yet another chapter in what is shaping up to be a season of frustration and disappointment.
