Manchester United left Molineux with all three points, but what stirred the biggest buzz wasn’t the scoreline — it was the way Bruno Fernandes broke the deadlock. A seemingly harmless play in the 25th minute turned into the most hotly debated moment of Matchweek 15 in the Premier League.
Wolves midfielder André hesitated under pressure from Amad Diallo, allowing Matheus Cunha to accidentally knock the ball backward toward the edge of the box. Amad reacted instantly, bursting into the area before squaring the ball to Fernandes.
The highlight — or lowlight, depending on who you ask — came from Bruno’s awkward first touch. He slipped while trying to control the ball, prompting many Wolves fans to assume the chance had evaporated. But Fernandes popped back up, spun past Emmanuel Agbadou, and fired toward the bottom-right corner. Goalkeeper Sam Johnstone got a hand to it but couldn’t keep it out, triggering shocked gasps, groans, and laughter around Molineux.
Social media erupted even more dramatically. Fans joked that the goal was “one of the worst ever scored,” with some sarcastically suggesting Bruno deserved the Puskas Award simply for how bizarre the moment was. The mix of luck, clumsiness, and chaos turned the play into instant meme material across football communities.
Despite the comedic nature of his opener, Bruno Fernandes went on to reaffirm his importance. He assisted Mason Mount’s goal to make it 3–1 in the 62nd minute, then completed his brace with a penalty in the 82nd. According to Opta, Fernandes has now recorded an assist in six consecutive Premier League away matches — an achievement rarely seen in the competition.
The 4–1 victory pushes United to sixth place with 25 points, level with Chelsea and just one point outside the Champions League spots. As the season enters a crucial stretch, Fernandes’ explosive performance has reignited hope that Manchester United could climb into the top-four race.