Manchester United secured a comfortable 4-1 away victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux on Monday night, a result that saw Ruben Amorim's side ascend to sixth place in the Premier League table. This win marked a return to form for the Red Devils after a disappointing 1-1 draw with West Ham United, yet it also highlighted the team's ongoing struggle for consistency this season.

The match began with United taking the lead in the 25th minute when Bruno Fernandes capitalized on a scrappy goal, assisted by the returning Matheus Cunha, much to the frustration of the home supporters. However, Jean-Ricner Bellegarde managed to bring Wolves level just before half-time, scoring their first goal since October and the first under their new manager, Rob Edwards. Wolves, who are still without a win this season and enduring a dismal campaign, had only looked threatening during counter-attack situations, struggling to garner control in the match.

The second half saw a dominant display from Amorim's men. Bryan Mbeumo wasted little time in restoring United's lead in the 51st minute, rolling Diogo Dalot's square pass into an empty net. Mason Mount then extended the lead near the hour mark with a precise volley, and Fernandes sealed his brace and United's comfortable 4-1 victory from the penalty spot after VAR spotted a handball in the box. The announcement of nine minutes added time while 4-1 down drew an audible sigh from the Molineux crowd, reflecting Wolves' continued lament over earning only two points this season.

Manager Ruben Amorim acknowledged the significance of the win but added a caveat, referring to Wolves' dire situation. "This is a specific case," he stated. "We faced a team that is really, really struggling. You can sense it in every situation of the game. This moment for Wolves is really hard, as a team and as a club. We took advantage of that." Amorim also expressed frustration over missed opportunities earlier in the season, believing his side should have more points. He also faced uncertainty regarding player availability, with Matthijs de Ligt's fitness in question and key players like Noussair Mazraoui, Amad Diallo, and Bryan Mbeumo potentially departing for Africa Cup of Nations duty before the upcoming match against Bournemouth.

Individual performances were key to United's success. Bruno Fernandes was deemed instrumental and stellar, earning a perfect 10 rating for conducting play, breaking lines with forward passes, scoring a difficult opener, and converting the penalty. Casemiro also played a crucial role, aggressively pressing André to win back possession for the first goal and setting the midfield tone. Defenders like Ayden Heaven (7) and Noussair Mazraoui (7) provided assured and composed displays, while Bryan Mbeumo (7) and Mason Mount (7) made decisive impacts with their goals. Matheus Cunha (6) registered eight shots and assisted the first goal on his return to Molineux.

Despite this significant win, United's journey remains uncertain. Pundits like Jamie Carragher noted the team's inconsistency, stating, "We make the assumption there is a bad result around the corner." United has only kept one clean sheet in the Premier League this season. While they moved to sixth place, their position in the table could fluctuate, underscoring the "one step forward, one step back" nature of their current campaign.