Man Utd player ratings: Bruno Fernandes worst man on field vs Wolves, Lisandro Martinez best of awful group

Wolves delivered a shock Boxing Day knockout as Manchester United’s struggles continued.

The 2-0 defeat means Ruben Amorim has won just two of the seven Premier League games he has overseen.

Bruno Fernandes was sent off for two yellow cards, and Andre Onana was beaten directly from a Matheus Cunha corner. United now sit 14th in the table, hindered by Fernandes’ red card and Onana’s mistake.

 

Referee showing Bruno Fernandes a red card.

Here’s how SunSport rated the performances:

ANDRE ONANA: 4 He needed to make a sharp save from Jorgen Strand Larsen in the first half but misjudged Cunha’s corner for the opening goal. His claim of obstruction by Matt Doherty was dismissed.

LENY YORO: 5 Recalled to the lineup, he was booked after just four minutes for a foul on Cunha, which put him on edge throughout the match. Subbed just after the hour mark.

 

Soccer goal with a goalkeeper attempting to save a goal.

HARRY MAGUIRE: 6 The England defender worked hard to keep United in the game during long periods of pressure. He helped stem the tide until the dying seconds and had a header on target in stoppage time.

LISANDRO MARTINEZ: 6 Partnered well with Maguire to prevent Wolves from winning more comfortably. He stood firm and made crucial challenges late in the game before Wolves caught him on the break.

NOUSSAIR MAZRAOUI: 5 Tenacious but struggled against Cunha, the standout player on the pitch.

 

Pass map showing Manuel Ugarte's 31 completed passes and 4 incomplete passes against Wolves.

MANUEL UGARTE: 5Dispossessed too easily at times and struggled against a lively Wolves attack. He was substituted following Fernandes’ red card.

KOBBIE MAINOO: 5Looked threatening early on and created some openings, but faded after receiving a booking and was subbed.

DIOGO DALOT: 6 Made a tremendous save from Jose Sa in the first half, providing a rare bright spot for United, though he had little influence on the overall poor team performance.

 

Heatmap of Bruno Fernandes' touches against Wolves.

AMAD DIALLO: 5 Lacked awareness of teammates at times and resembled a shadow of the player who transformed the Manchester derby just weeks ago.

BRUNO FERNANDES: 3 Sent off early in the second half for a second yellow after a challenge on Nelson Semedo, and he appeared frustrated even before that incident.

RASMUS HOJLUND: 5 Showed visible annoyance at times due to a lack of service from teammates. He struggled up front and was substituted with ten minutes remaining.

SUBS:** – **Casemiro (for Mainoo, 63 mins): 6 – **Christian Eriksen (for Ugarte, 63 mins): 6** – **Antony (for Yoro, 63 mins): 6** – **Alejandro Garnacho (for Amad, 79 mins): 5** – **Joshua Zirkzee (for Hojlund, 79 mins): 5**