“Wolves Fans Savage Matheus Nunes With Brutal Chant During Man City Defeat

Wolves Fans Mercilessly Mock Ex-Star Matheus Nunes During Narrow Man City Loss


Wolverhampton Wanderers’ impressive unbeaten streak came to an end at the hands of Manchester City on Friday night, but the main talking point for many fans wasn’t the narrow 1-0 defeat — it was their pointed reaction to a familiar foe.

In a feisty showdown at the Etihad, Wolves started brightly and created several promising chances, with Jean-Ricner Bellegarde notably fluffing a golden opportunity to put his side ahead. However, a signature strike from Kevin De Bruyne proved to be the difference on the night.

Despite the disappointment of seeing their seven-match run halted, Wolves supporters found some comic relief by directing their attention to former midfielder Matheus Nunes. The Portuguese star was relentlessly booed every time he touched the ball, with sarcastic cheers erupting each time he lost possession or got outplayed.

This hostile reception stemmed from Nunes’ controversial exit from Molineux in 2023. He famously forced through a £53 million transfer to Manchester City by refusing to train, a move that infuriated Wolves fans and drew widespread criticism, including scathing remarks from pundit Ally McCoist.

The bad blood hasn’t subsided, and Friday’s encounter made that crystal clear. According to Sky Sports’ Anton Toloui, even the pre-match display of Nunes’ image on the stadium screen triggered boos from the travelling Wolves fans. Liam Keen also reported the deafening jeers raining down on him throughout the game.

Ironically, Nunes’ form at City hasn’t exactly justified the fuss. Pep Guardiola has struggled to find his best role in the team, even experimenting with him as a full-back rather than a central midfielder — a telling adjustment. Guardiola noted Nunes lacks the midfield intelligence and composure needed centrally, though he praised his physicality and alertness in defensive scenarios.

Meanwhile, Wolves seem to have moved on comfortably. With Joao Gomes and Andre forming a solid midfield partnership, and Nelson Semedo continuing to impress down the right flank, there’s little sign the team misses Nunes’ presence.