Wolverhampton 2 - 1 Man Utd

Former Colchester defender Elokobi got the Wolves equaliser after 10 minutes

by Chris Whyatt

Below-par Manchester United fell to a first league defeat of the season as bottom-of-the-table Wolves proved they are not certainties for relegation.

United led after three minutes as Nani drilled home inside the near post after turning George Elokobi inside-out.

But Elokobi headed in soon after with United's defence sleeping, Matt Jarvis executing a short-corner routine.

Kevin Doyle then glanced in just before the break, after which the visitors failed to carve out any clear chances.

Not only will Wolves' hopes of avoiding relegation soar with a fine win that puts them only two points behind 17th-placed Wigan with a game in hand, but United's Premier League title rivals will be seriously buoyed now that their daunting 29-match unbeaten run is over.