Overview
- A VAR review penalised Yerson Mosquera for handball in the 82nd minute, and Fernandes converted the penalty to complete his brace.
- Fernandes set up Mason Mount to complete an assist in five consecutive away league matches, joining Mohamed Salah, Cesc Fabregas, Gerard Deulofeu and Muzzy Izzet.
- The result moved Manchester United to sixth in the Premier League, while Wolves stayed bottom with two points from 15 games after an eighth straight defeat and fan protests against ownership.
- Reaction was split as ex-United defender Paul Parker criticised Fernandes’ first-half display, while James Maddison and Troy Deeney lauded his quality and passing.
- Manchester United reported Fernandes rose to the top of Fantasy Premier League’s midfield rankings after an 18-point haul from two goals and an assist.