Ole Gunnar Solskjaer enjoyed a stunning start to his Manchester United tenure. Now, he might just be facing his first period of adversity.
A quickfire double for Wolverhampton Wanderers in the final 20 minutes doomed the Red Devils to a 2-1 defeat at Monlieux as Raul Jiminez and Diogo Jota each found the back of the net.
Manchester United held 61% of the possession throughout the match, but they struggled mightily up front, creating just two shots on target out of their 11 total efforts. Wolves, meanwhile, generated 17 total shots with seven on target despite the significant possessional disadvantage.
Wolves opened the scoring with a fabulous turn-and-fire from Jiminez who picked up the ball atop the penalty spot after United failed to clear and found a way past David de Gea.
🇲🇽 | @Raul_Jimenez9 spins and buries it in the bottom corner! pic.twitter.com/G0fP3ctsih
— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) March 16, 2019
Manchester United could not find a response, and instead Wolves put the game to bed with 14 minutes to go as Jota caught the Red Devils way too far out in front. Jota on the fast break shook Luke Shaw aside and found himself free on goal, finishing expertly with the left foot to double the lead.
🐺 | @WembleyStadium beckons for @Wolves! pic.twitter.com/W85PEBAJUo
— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) March 16, 2019
While Manchester United got a consolation from Marcus Rashford deep into stoppage time, it was too little too late for the Red Devils. It’s the first losing streak of Solskjaer’s career as Manchester United boss, having lost last time out against Arsenal in Premier League play.
They next take on Watford in Premier League play after the international break, followed by another meeting with Wolves, this time in league play.