Matheus Cunha has been hit with a two-game ban for an incident following Wolves' defeat to Ipswich earlier this month. After the visitors had won 2-1 at Molineux, tempers flared at the final whistle with the Brazilian getting embroiled in an altercation with players and coaches of the away side.

He was charged with misconduct by the FA after appearing to elbow an Ipswich member of staff before snatching his glasses off his face.

The 25-year-old has now been fined £80,000, will miss Wolves' Premier League game with Nottingham Forest and the FA Cup third-round trip to Bristol City.

"Matheus Cunha has been suspended for two games and fined £80,000 following the Premier League fixture between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Ipswich Town on Saturday, December 14, 2024. The forward was charged with misconduct and it was alleged that he acted in an improper manner after the final whistle.

"He admitted the charge and the sanctions were subsequently imposed by an Independent Regulatory Commission. Full written reasons for this case will be published in due course."

Wolves themselves released a statement following the announcement, but simply confirmed the decision of the FA. And they clarified to fans: "The suspension means the Brazilian will be absent from Vitor Pereira's squad for the Premier League match against Nottingham Forest and the FA Cup third round tie away to Bristol City."

Cunha, who joined Wolves from Atletico Madrid on a permanent deal last year, has been crucial to his side this season. He has 10 goals in 18 matches, and was pivotal in the 2-0 win against Manchester United over Christmas.

That display again prompted rumours he would be the subject of interest in January, with the likes of Man City, Arsenal, and United themselves all linked. Wolves currently lie one point above the relegation zone.

Last night on Monday Night Football, Cunha was named by both Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher in their Premier League team of the season for 2024/25. Upon his selection, Neville said: "His numbers, his performances, in a team that's been struggling so far. I think he's been a shining light."

The game between Wolves and Ipswich on December 14 was an ill-tempered affair. Jack Taylor's injury-time header secured a huge win for the visitors. Cunha wasn't the only one involved in the ugly post-match scenes, with Rayan Ait-Nouri shown a red card after the final whistle.

The following day, Wolves boss Gary O'Neill was sacked from his role. He has since been replaced by Pereira, who has overseen a resurgence at the club with seven points in three games.