For the legions of Manchester United faithful waking up across Nairobi this morning, the tea will taste sweeter and the morning traffic on Mombasa Road will feel a little lighter. Ruben Amorim’s side didn’t just win; they exorcised demons at Molineux, thrashing a hapless Wolverhampton Wanderers 4-1 in a performance that was equal parts chaotic brilliance and ruthless punishment.

This result is more than just three points; it is a stay of execution for the Wolves hierarchy and a breath of oxygen for Amorim. While the hosts slumped to their eighth consecutive defeat—equalling a grim club record set in 1982—United vaulted to sixth in the Premier League table. For the Kenyan fan who has endured a season of banter from rivals, this victory is the currency of pride restored.

A Night of Protest and Punishment

The drama began before a ball was even kicked. Molineux was a cauldron of toxicity, not directed at the visitors, but at the hosts' own directors box. A significant section of Wolves supporters staged a 15-minute walk-in delay, protesting the ownership of Fosun International and chairman Jeff Shi. When they finally took their seats, the atmosphere remained mutinous.

Despite the tension, Wolves briefly threatened to spoil the script. Jean-Ricner Bellegarde ended the club’s agonizing 540-minute goal drought, slotting home to cancel out United's opener. But hope is a dangerous thing for a team anchored to the bottom of the table with just two points.

United’s response was clinical, capitalizing on errors that would make a Sunday league team blush. The turning point came from a moment of madness by Wolves midfielder Andre, who dwelled on the ball too long, allowing Bruno Fernandes to pounce for what pundits described as a "comical" but vital goal.

The Fernandes and Mbeumo Show

While the first half was a scrap, the second was a procession. United’s attack, often criticized for being toothless this season, finally found its bite.

• The Catalyst: Luke Shaw’s crunching tackle on Bellegarde sparked a counter-attack that saw Diogo Dalot set up Bryan Mbeumo for an easy tap-in.
• The Magic: Mason Mount, often the forgotten man, controlled a chipped pass from Fernandes to drill home a third, silencing the home crowd.
• The Seal: Fernandes grabbed his second from the penalty spot in the 82nd minute after a VAR intervention for handball against Yerson Mosquera.

"The second-half performance saved head coach Ruben Amorim from another night of embarrassment," noted reports from the BBC. Watching from the stands was teenage darts sensation and United superfan Luke Littler, whose grin mirrored that of millions of supporters worldwide.

The Kenyan Perspective: Why It Matters

In Kenya, football is not just a game; it is an emotional economy. A Manchester United win dictates the mood in offices from Upper Hill to Industrial Area. For the local betting community, Wolves’ wretched run has become a predictable, albeit tragic, pattern. With an eighth straight loss, few would dare back them against league leaders Arsenal this coming Saturday.

Financially, the gap in class was evident. United’s squad, assembled for billions of shillings, simply overpowered a Wolves side that looks destined for the Championship. To put it in perspective, the transfer value of a player like Bruno Fernandes alone could fund major infrastructure projects in a Kenyan county.

As the final whistle blew, the contrast was stark. The away end, populated by jubilant United fans, sang into the night. The home end was a vacuum of despair, with chants against the board ringing out. For Amorim, the storm has passed for now. For Wolves, the clouds are only getting darker.