'Cunha's display went from magical to madness'

Matheus Cunha reacts as he leaves the pitchImage source, Getty Images
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An FA Cup fifth-round defeat by Bournemouth was a disappointing blow for Wolves, but the impact of losing star forward Matheus Cunha for at least three Premier League matches may hurt even more.

Cunha's display went from magical to madness with a dismissal that will leave his side - fourth bottom in the Premier League - without their best player for crucial games in their relegation fight.

The red-mist moment included him clashing multiple times with Cherries defender Milos Kerkez, fighting and kicking out at the Hungarian full-back while he was on the ground, and aiming a headbutt when Kerkez eventually got back to his feet.

After being pulled away by team-mates, referee Sam Barrott eventually gave him a red card but a furious Cunha refused to leave the field, needing to be escorted and pushed down the tunnel.

He will be suspended for three games following the red card for violent conduct, but additional games cannot be ruled out due to the severity of the incident and having already served a two-match ban for clashing with Ipswich Town security in December.