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.
Manager Sir Alex Ferguson looked puzzled with his United team as they failed to usurp the record of his 1999 Treble winners with a display that deteriorated rapidly after Nani's early opener.
Though Wolves remain bottom by virtue of an inferior goal difference to Birmingham and West Ham, they have now beaten five of the top seven - United, Manchester City, Chelsea, Liverpool and Sunderland - this season.
United appeared to pay the price for the absence of in-form England captain Rio Ferdinand, whose calf injury suffered in the warm-up meant Jonny Evans was pressed into action.
Instant drama ensued as Wolves appealed for a penalty as Brazilian right-back Rafael swept away any danger from Jarvis with his upper body after 40 seconds.
But United took the lead soon after as Nani showcased the superior side to his inconsistent game.
Breaking into the right side of Wolves' penalty area, he played with Elokobi over and over while ignoring both Dimitar Berbatov and Wayne Rooney as they lurked in the centre with arms aloft.
In a flash of movement he then sent Elokobi the wrong way before cutting inside to power a ruthless left-footed shot past Wayne Hennessey at the Welshman's near post.
The visitors could have added an instant second, but Rooney screwed an ugly attempt high into Hennessey's arms after Berbatov cleverly found the unmarked England striker.
Yet United may have paid the price for overconfidence as they completely lost their concentration after 10 minutes to let Wolves back in.
As Jarvis took a quick corner Rafael jogged into his penalty area with his back to the ball and United utterly disorganised.
And when it was quickly returned to Jarvis, with United failing to mark properly, his clean cross was met with a full-blooded header by former Colchester defender Elokobi, who had to stretch his neck back to add power.
Rooney then just failed to find Berbatov as the strong wind took his searching long pass out of his strike partner's stride.
Berbatov, who has scored 13 goals in his past nine Premier League appearances, then brilliantly found space in the box with a series of flicks but his weak shot caused Hennessey no trouble.
But, after Nani went close with a 28th-minute free kick, Wolves dug deep into their resources to turn the tide as they began to control the rest of the half.
Impressive debutant Jamie O'Hara, on loan from Tottenham, nearly squeezed the ball home at the near post but alert 40-year-old goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar improvised to kick the ball away for a corner.
Nenad Milijas almost put Wolves ahead when his 37th-minute free-kick from 20 yards nearly crept inside stranded Van der Sar's far post, but the wicked deflection off Nemanja Vidic's head took it just wide.
But his free-kick three minutes later, from wide on the right, proved a crucial assist.
Wolves team-mates Kevin Doyle and Elokobi both battled to get a headed touch as the ball flew into the net, although Doyle insisted his was the last as they celebrated in front of the joyous home fans at Molineux.
United did have a chance just before the break but, with Ferguson fuming on the sidelines, Nani headed Rafael's right-wing cross over the bar.
Midfield veteran Paul Scholes replaced the ineffective Michael Carrick for the second half.
But, for once, his enduring class failed to instigate a real sense of urgency for United, although he did come close to connecting with an early low cross.
Wolves, however, looked just as likely to extend their lead as United wasted the ball when well-placed in advanced areas.
Jarvis was a constant threat, and jinked well inside Rafael in the penalty area to work a smart pull-back for O'Hara.
But the midfielder needed more power behind his side-footer as Vidic cleared the danger.
Rafael then needed medical attention as he suffered an alarming-looking dislocated finger, although he was able to continue after it was reset.
Chris Smalling came on for injured Evans, before Mexican forward Javier Hernandez replaced Berbatov.
But Hernandez - United's late saviour on many occasions this season - could not work his magic as a substitute once more.
After O'Hara was replaced by Kevin Foley, seemingly to protect him from receiving a second yellow card, Nani then showed his more frustrating side as he shot wildly into the crowd with a host of team-mates well placed.
And United's desperation became clear when Scholes was booked for handling - rather than heading - a late attempt to steer a cross past Hennessey, although the keeper made sure of the save anyway as Wolves sealed the three points despite five minutes of added time.
title race getting interesting liao....
too bad Arse-nal drew with Newcastle..................
anyway, any Man U defeat is a triump for mankind.......................
If Man U stops their lacklusture performance at away from home, I think their undefeated record will still on and number of draws can be converted into crucial wins which will help to lead 2nd placed team by more than 5 points. So, Man U finally paid the price of doing so by claiming their 1st league loss.
But in traditions, the team who lead BPL in November/Decomber will have the lats laugh. So, just because they drop points again, does not mean that they had already lost ground in BPL title hope.
I think Man U away form last season was better lol because they got many wins, compared to this season, only 3.... The rest are either fighting, scrappy or undeserved (in which conceded their lead 1st) draws.
So, when was their Man U last BPL away defeat? And when was last Man U away win with more than 2 or 3 goal margin? This BPL season don't have at all, all lucky wins (if not, then draw) Their season 3 goal margin win was against a Turkish team in UCL.
In a way, the lost couldn't have come at a better time... lol.
I know, it's always better to win but if you got to lose, this week was the best timing in a way. I bet Mancini didn't want United to lose last night, probably a draw would be better so that it would have made his motivational speech a lot more easier for next week...
Beat Man Utd, be the first team to beat them and we will always be remembered... And you can bet their players would probably have an extra determination on the pitch too wanting to be the first club to beat their local rival... But now, that extra motivation is no more, it would be just another derby match as usual...
And for the United players... They will be hoping to make up for the lost as the usually do at the expense of City... So they will be more on their toes rather than taking things easy...
Like I said, it couldn't have come at a better time... Better Wolves than City right?... lol.
City away form sucks whereas Man U home form is on a winning streak. So, expect a win for Man U.
If Man U were playing other leagues their unbeaten streak would have ended ages ago if playing in french league OM, OL PSG LOSC Lille will have already whacked them asif there's no tommorow.
Originally posted by TIB 781 L:If Man U were playing other leagues their streak would have ended ages ago if playing in french league OM, OL PSG LOSC Lille will have already whacked them asif there's no tommorow.
Why lehx? Maybe former French Champ Lyon can pose a thread to Man U, the rest can't.
And Man U was just lucky to escape from a draw in most of away matches which was supposed to lose in the 1st place (due to remarkable comeback). In fact, Man U really deserved to lose the OT match against West Brom in which the score was 2-2.
Last season, Man U more worst, get thrashed by Everton and narrowly lost to the other 5 teams due to their complancy.
Originally posted by TIB657M:Why lehx? Maybe former French Champ Lyon can pose a thread to Man U, the rest can't.
And Man U was just lucky to escape from a draw in most of away matches which was supposed to lose in the 1st place (due to remarkable comeback). In fact, Man U really deserved to lose the OT match against West Brom in which the score was 2-2.
I feel OM can also be a threat too given they won the title in the 09/10 season.
Heck, I wonder what is the EPL's standard up to these days? I'm interested to watch other leagues like LFP or the Lega Calcio to be honest and I seriously wonder they really kelong or what this kind of team also can lose.
In the LFP I believe teams would have took advantage of complacency of other teams and man u would have lost to be honest.
EPL you can aimai also nevermind you still can win but in Liga BBVA when teams like Barcelona can sense you aimai they eat you up.
Originally posted by TIB657M:City away form sucks whereas Man U home form is on a winning streak. So, expect a win for Man U.
I wouldn't write off City's chances... Not even for the title as well... 13 matches is still a lot of games to be played... It's still anybodies title to grab...
Liga only got Messi & Ronaldo to hold their teams. If there is no Ronaldo, I think Barcelona will always win unless Msssi goes other clubs.
Well, OM will take on Man U in last 16 tie. Lets see how manu perform in away from home for 1st leg tie. OM had beaten 2nd string Chelsea earlier on.
La liga every year also the same. Real Madrid and Barcelona fighting out for the title..
But in the LFP this season might see LOSC Lille getting the title provided they don't slip up. See atleast in the LFP teams might have a chance to have a go at the title if they work hard enough. Hope Man u don't show the ai mai attitude again at the SV or else OM is going to have them up.
lose already good
now the player mindset will be winning the record 19th league title and be the best english team instead of the unbeaten record.
they will focus on winning the 19th league title, no more thinking of unbeaten.
Those home teams who had faced Man U this season had already known the tactics on how to stop their attacking force by defending all the way and try how to penertate Man U defence. That is why Man U was very hard to win at other people's ground. If not the big 4, Man U might have lost some of those drawn matches.
Originally posted by TIB 781 L:La liga every year also the same. Real Madrid and Barcelona fighting out for the title..
But in the LFP this season might see LOSC Lille getting the title provided they don't slip up. See atleast in the LFP teams might have a chance to have a go at the title if they work hard enough. Hope Man u don't show the ai mai attitude again at the SV or else OM is going to have them up.
Doubt so. They always perform their best in UCL (except the poor defending against Munchen last seaosn which led to elimination in quarter-finals). So far, they had only drawn 2 times, the rest all wins.
ho sai ~!!!!
go Man U................lose more....................
I think theres 1 person who helped Wolves...and that is Jamie O' Hara.
He was impressive at Portsmouth last season and now at Wolves, he is impressive again!
Some team should seriously buy him for their midfield... honestly I dont think Spurs can give him any slot in the starting lineup... so why he should seriously find a club to find first team football.
Maybe Villa should have a look at him... maybe can pair him up with the maokun guy...
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YEESSSSSS....MAN U LOSE AND LOSE MORE GAMES....AND GO ON TO LIFT RECORD 19TH LEAGUE TITLE
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Y NO ONE COMMENT ABOUT
PAUL SCHOLES DISGRACE HAND OF GOD?
HE LIKE VOLLEYBALL RIGHT?
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SHOULD BE RED MAN
ASK HIM GO LEARN FROM MARADONA LAR NOOB
THEN U COMMENT LAH NIGGA.U CAN TALK SHITS ALL U WANT NOBODY WILL BOTHER U
ManU will go Europa league next year!