Just days after a spirited comeback in the UEFA Europa League, Manchester United were brought crashing back to reality with a disappointing 1-0 defeat at home to a resurgent Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League.

The only goal of the game came courtesy of a moment of brilliance from Pablo Sarabia, who curled a sublime free-kick into the top corner, leaving André Onana with no chance and silencing Old Trafford.

It was Wolves’ fifth straight win in the league — their longest such run in over 50 years. With this result, they are now just one win away from equaling their all-time record, which they could match in their next fixture against Leicester City.

Meanwhile, Ruben Amorim's side continue to struggle domestically. United now sit 14th in the Premier League table - their best shot at redemption this season lies in winning the Europa League, which would secure a direct place in next season’s Champions League.

2024–25 Premier League Table – Full Standings

2024-25, England - Premier League

Manchester United - Wolverhampton 0:1 (0:0)
Goals: Sarabia, 77 (0:1)

Manchester United: Onana A.; Lindelöf (Yoro, 79); Dorgu (Mount, 59); Amass; Fredricson T.; Mazraoui; Eriksen C.; Ugarte (Fernandes B., 59); Mainoo (Dalot, 59); Garnacho; Höjlund R. (Obi-Martin, 70)
Bench: Heaton; Maguire; Evans J.; Casimiro
Yellow Cards: Dorgu 56; Eriksen C. 76

Wolverhampton: José Sá; Aït-Nouri (Doherty, 82); Bueno S.; Agbadou; Semedo N. (Gomes R.M., 77); Tote Gomes; Munetsi; André; Gomes João; Strand Larsen (Sarabia, 74); Cunha (Djiga, 94)
Bench: Bentley Dan.; Traoré Bo.; Doyle T.; Forbs
Yellow Cards: André 29; Aït-Nouri 48; Sarabia 80