In Matchweek 18 of the Premier League, the Wolves scored an Olympic goal against United. Just a week earlier, Tottenham had achieved the same feat in the Carabao Cup.
Football is full of rare and extraordinary moments, and one of the most memorable is an Olympic goal—a strike directly from a corner kick. Unfortunately for Manchester United, they’ve had the misfortune of conceding two Olympic goals in the span of just one week.
Wolves’ Olympic Goal Against United
In their Premier League clash against Wolverhampton, United conceded another stunning corner-kick goal. After multiple Wolves attacks and a disallowed goal for offside, Matheus Cunha stepped up to take a corner kick in the 58th minute. From the right corner, he delivered a tight, curling ball that soared over Onana and into the net. The goal put Wolves ahead, and they ultimately sealed a 2-0 victory.
Tottenham’s Olympic Goal Against United
This followed the Olympic goal United conceded on December 19th in the Carabao Cup quarterfinals against Tottenham. In that match, Son Heung-min delivered a brilliant corner kick in the 88th minute, scoring directly from the set piece. The goal was one of four in a thrilling 4-3 defeat for the Red Devils, which saw them eliminated from the competition.
A Moment That Will Be Hard to Forget
While an Olympic goal is always memorable, Manchester United will find themselves on the wrong side of history as the team that conceded two such goals in just one week. It’s a rare and unfortunate distinction that is sure to stick in the minds of football fans.
Manchester United’s Struggles Continue
The loss to Tottenham knocked United out of the Carabao Cup, while the defeat to Wolves further deepened their struggles in the Premier League. With just 22 points, the Red Devils sit in 14th place on the table, only four spots above the relegation zone. Their form continues to raise serious questions about their ability to turn the season around.
