Wolves 2-1 Manchester United: 3 reasons why United lost to Wolves | FA Cup 2018-19

#1 The Red Devils fall prey to the Wolves’ attack

Jimenez was Wolves' best player on the night

Wolverhampton Wanderers has been the surprise package of this campaign. The newly-promoted side has captured everyone’s imagination with their blend of stout defending and effervescent attacking verve.

Though the former aspect wasn’t tested to the hilt by Manchester United, the latter facet came to the fore spectacularly.

Wolves effortlessly switched play and got their wing-backs to bomb forward. Thus, creating numerical superiority on the flanks. However, it was the hosts’ counter-attacking threat that tilted the scales in their favor

Jota was sensational on the night and capped off his display with a sumptuous goal. His direct running was a source of concern while his off-the-ball movement was a little too hot to handle for the visitors’ rear-guard.

Apart from Jota, Jimenez put in a dogged display as the focal point of attack. The Mexican fought for every ball and invariably came up trumps against Victor Lindelof and Chris Smalling. The striker also popped up with the crucial opener to send the home side on their way to the semi-finals.

Through the course of the season, many have opined that Wolves are one of the best counter-attacking sides in England. At the Molineux, they certainly lent weight to the argument.

And on a night when Manchester United was dreadful in the attack, Wolves hunted them down with remarkable efficiency.