Wolves Triumph 3-0 Over Leicester in Pereira’s Managerial Debut”

“Wolves Triumph 3-0 Over Leicester in Pereira’s Managerial Debut”

Wolverhampton Wanderers secured a commanding 3-0 victory against Leicester City in Vítor Pereira’s first match as head coach, ending a four-game losing streak and narrowing the gap to Premier League safety.

The team exhibited renewed confidence, with first-half goals from Gonçalo Guedes, Rodrigo Gomes, and Matheus Cunha. This win elevates Wolves to 18th place, just two points behind 17th-placed Leicester.

Pereira’s appointment follows the dismissal of Gary O’Neil after a series of poor results. The Portuguese manager, known for his fiery demeanor and previous successes with clubs like Porto and Olympiacos, has been assured of funds to strengthen the squad in the January transfer window, with a focus on bolstering the defense.

Looking ahead, Wolves are set to face Manchester United at Molineux Stadium on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at 12:30 PMET.