Ruben Amorim faced further scrutiny on Tuesday evening as Manchester United were held to a disappointing draw by a Wolverhampton Wanderers side that began the day at the foot of the Premier League table.
The Red Devils appeared to be on course for a comfortable evening when Joshua Zirkzee opened the scoring in the 27th minute, diverting a cross into the net to give the home side a deserved advantage.
United dominated much of the first half and looked capable of adding to their tally, yet they were unable to find the clinical edge required to put the game out of reach.
The missed opportunities proved costly just before the half-time whistle. Ladislav Krejci rose highest in the box to head home an equalizer for Wolves, sparking celebrations among the traveling supporters.
The second half followed a familiar pattern for Amorim’s men, who controlled possession but struggled to break down a resilient and well-organized Wolves defense.
In a dramatic conclusion, Patrick Dorgu thought he had snatched a late winner for the hosts in stoppage time, only for the goal to be ruled out by VAR for a marginal offside.
The final whistle was met with boos from sections of the home crowd, reflecting the growing impatience with United’s inconsistent form.
The result leaves Manchester United in sixth place, missing a golden opportunity to close the gap on the top four.
For Wolves, the hard-earned point provides a glimmer of hope in their fight against relegation, though they remain deep in the drop zone as the January transfer window approaches.
