Wolves 2-1 Manchester United: 5 causes of United's shocking defeat

#2 Lack of discipline from players

Wolverhampton Wanderers v Manchester United - Premier League

There was an alarming lack of discipline among the United players on the night. After starting the game quite well, United were in pole position to take away all three points. They even had a goal early in the first half and were cruising at one point of time. However, the players got their foot off the table and Wolves came snarling back.

For starters, there were too many miss passes. United were guilty of giving away the ball cheaply on many occasions. And it ultimately led to the Wolves equalizer. Fred miss-controlled the ball near his box and handed the home side an easy chance to pile the pressure on United. Jota finished well to draw Wolves level.

Even though the away side pressed from the start, after conceding the goal, the intensity was gone. United committed unnecessary fouls, and Ashley Young then crippled the away side in the 57th minute. He committed two fouls in a space of 5 minutes, earned two yellow cards and had to leave the field. United’s lack of discipline on the field cost them the game.