Manchester United suffered their second setback from a corner kick in a single week, as Ruben Amorim’s side endured another blow during the second half of their Boxing Day clash.

The decisive moment came when Matheus Cunha’s corner sailed directly into the net, eluding Andre Onana’s reach. This incident occurred just minutes after a double setback for the visitors, with captain Bruno Fernandes receiving a second yellow card and being sent off.

The ball was delivered from the right-hand side of United’s defense, and despite Onana positioning himself centrally on the goal line, he failed to intercept the cross. Although there were claims of a potential foul on the goalkeeper, replays suggested no evident infringement, leaving Onana visibly frustrated as he appealed to the referee.

Former United legend Rio Ferdinand responded swiftly on social media, sharing a pointed reaction to the team’s struggles with set-pieces. Posting on X, he simply wrote, “No comment,” highlighting the ongoing issues with United’s defensive organization.

Cunha’s goal came at a critical moment when the visitors were reduced to 10 men, further dampening their chances. The Wolves forward later added an assist, setting up Hwang Hee-chan’s goal in the 99th minute to seal the 2-0 victory.

United’s defensive frailties were again exposed, with Cunha’s delivery exploiting gaps in Onana’s positioning and isolating him from his defenders. This marked United’s third consecutive defeat across all competitions, following a 3-0 loss to Bournemouth and a 4-3 defeat to Tottenham in the Carabao Cup.

Heading into the match, the Red Devils had already conceded a record 17 goals from set-pieces this season, a worrying statistic that reflects their vulnerability in such scenarios. Earlier in the game, Cunha had attempted a cheeky free-kick aimed at the near post, though that effort was saved.

After the match, Cunha credited Wolves’ detailed preparation for their success in set-piece situations. “I feel so happy,” Cunha said. “We didn’t start the season well, but we came together, suffered together, and now we score together. You can see how happy the fans are.”

Reflecting on his goal, he added: “No, I’ve never scored from a corner before—this is the first time. We trained for it a lot. We tried to manage the goalkeeper, and it worked perfectly. I’m so happy. In the first half, I had one saved, but in the second half, I got some luck.”