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Wolves move further away from relegation zone

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Wolves 1 - 0 West Ham United JĆørgen Strand Larsen continued his fine form with his third goal in two games as Wolverhampton Wanderers secured a crucial victory over West Ham United, easing their relegation concerns. Author - Jamie P Stadium - Molineux Stadium The Norwegian forward, who missed the international break with a fractured hand, made an instant impact on his return, notching his 10th Premier League goal of the season. With Wolves still without the suspended Matheus Cunha, it was Strand Larsen who stepped up, steering home in the 21st minute after an intricate run from JoĆ£o Gomesā€”his effort helped on its way by a slight deflection off former Wolves defender Max Kilman. The hosts almost doubled their advantage five minutes later following another driving run from Gomes, but Marshall Munetsiā€™s effort rattled the crossbar after a smart link-up with Strand Larsen. West Ham, sluggish in the first half, should have drawn level early on when Evan Fergusonā€”handed his first sta...

Who will be leading Manchester United's attack next season?

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Matheus Cunha to Manchester United? The Red Devils are continuing to explore potential manoeuvres in the market in search of attacking players, and one of the names that has gained strength in recent days is Matheus Cunha.  Author - Olivia T Source | Football Pictures Flickr The Brazilian forward, currently with Wolves, has shown outstanding performance in the Premier League, attracting the interest of major English clubs.  His ability to play in various attacking positions and his dynamism fit the profile that their manager is looking at. Cunha wants to make the step up While things didnā€™t work out for Cunha at Atletico Madrid, he has certainly revived his career since joining Wolves. He joined the Midlands side on an initial loan deal at the start of 2023 before the move was made permanent in the summer. While he prefers playing as a number nine, Cunha can pretty much feature anywhere in attack. His versatility, combined with his effectiveness in the final third, makes h...

Wolves move further clear of relegation zone

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Southampton 1 - 2 Wolves JĆørgen Strand Larsen struck twice as Wolves moved nine points clear of the Premier Leagueā€™s relegation zone with a crucial victory over a beleaguered Southampton at St Maryā€™s. Author - Ajay Stadium - St. Mary's Stadium Desperate for just their third league win of the season, Southampton started brightly but found themselves behind from Wolvesā€™ very first effort on goalā€”Strand Larsen rising to head past Aaron Ramsdale, leaving the Saints goalkeeper with no chance. Chances were scarce for the remainder of the first half, but Wolves took control early in the second when Strand Larsen drilled a low shot into the bottom corner, prompting some home fans to head for the exits. Southampton gave themselves a glimmer of hope when substitute Paul Onuachu reacted quickest to turn in the rebound after Tyler Diblingā€™s effort struck the post. However, Wolves held firm to see out a vital three points. READ MORE:  The latest Wolves news and stories READ MORE: ...

Wolves look to move clear of relegation zone

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Wolves v Everton preview The home side are currently five points clear of the relegation zone and will be hoping for a win against Everton to ease any concerns Author - Sarah W Itā€™s been a mixed few weeks for Wolves, who ended February with two wins and two defeats in the Premier League, along with contrasting fortunes in the FA Cup.  Narrow 2-1 losses in the Premier League against Liverpool and Fulham have kept them looking nervously over their shoulders. However, with a more favourable run of fixtures on the horizon, and having seen their FA Cup campaign brought to an end by Bournemouth last weekend, Wolves can now turn their full attention to securing Premier League survival. Sitting five points clear of the drop zone, they will be eager to add more points to their tally and avoid being dragged back into danger. Everton, on the other hand, have found a new lease of life under returning manager David Moyes. The former Toffees boss, who was reappointed in January following Se...

Liverpool hold on for vital three points

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Liverpool 2 - 1 Wolves Mohamed Salah extended his red-hot scoring form as a nervy Liverpool saw off Wolves to stretch their lead at the top of the Premier League to seven points. Author - William G Stadium - Anfield   The Egyptian forward calmly converted from the penalty spot, making it five goals in four league matches, with manager Arne Slot watching from the sidelines. Slot was shown a red card following Liverpoolā€™s Merseyside derby draw with Everton , but the Dutchman has until Wednesday to respond to the FAā€™s charge. Determined to put Evertonā€™s dramatic 98th-minute equaliser behind them, Liverpool started brightly at Anfield and took the lead after 15 minutes, thanks to Luis DĆ­azā€™s persistence. The Colombian ended a 10-game goal drought by bundling the ball over the line after Salahā€™s pass was deflected in the box by Wolves defender Toti Gomes. Liverpool doubled their advantage 22 minutes later when referee Simon Hooper awarded a penalty after Wolves keeper JosĆ© SĆ” brought ...

Arsenal recover after controversial red card

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Wolves 0 - 1 Arsenal Riccardo Calafioriā€™s strike secured a crucial Premier League win for 10-man Arsenal against Wolves, despite the drama surrounding Myles Lewis-Skelly's controversial red card. Author - DJ Stadium - Molineux Stadium Referee Michael Oliver stunned the Gunners in the first half by sending off 18-year-old Lewis-Skelly for a foul on Matt Doherty. The incident occurred 30 yards from Wolvesā€™ goal as Doherty looked to break from an Arsenal corner. At just 18 years and 121 days old, Lewis-Skelly became the third-youngest player to be shown a red card in Premier League history, behind Wayne Rooney and Michael Owen. Wolves midfielder JoĆ£o Gomes also saw red in the second half for a second bookable offence after fouling Jurrien Timber. However, his dismissal will likely be little more than a footnote in the story of the match. Lewis-Skellyā€™s sending-off could have dealt a significant blow to Arsenal's title hopes. A slip-up here would have allowed Liverpool to exten...

Chelsea beat Wolves to end five-game winless run

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Chelsea 3 - 1 Wolves Chelsea ended their five-match winless streak in the Premier League with an impressive second-half performance against Wolves, securing a much-needed victory that lifted them into the top four. Author - Lauren W After Tosin Adarabioyoā€™s opener was cancelled out by Matt Doherty, quickfire goals in the second half from Marc Cucurella and Noni Madueke ensured the hosts took all three points at Stamford Bridge. Cucurella, making his 100th Premier League appearance, found the net from close range after Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall flicked on Maduekeā€™s cross. Moments later, Madueke doubled Chelseaā€™s lead, heading in from a corner after Trevoh Chalobahā€”back in action following his loan spell at Crystal Palaceā€”rose highest to nod the ball into his path. The goals came as a relief for Chelsea, particularly goalkeeper Robert SĆ”nchez, who was at fault for Wolvesā€™ equaliser just before half-time. Spotting SĆ”nchez off his line, Matheus Cunha whipped in a teasing delivery that the ...

Could Nottingham Forest win the Premier League?

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Wolves 0 - 3 Nottingham Forest Morgan Gibbs-White played a starring role as Nottingham Forest secured a clinical victory over Wolves, with new England manager Thomas Tuchel watching from the stands. Author -  Kieran M   The midfielder silenced the boos from the home crowd early on, scoring the opener just seven minutes in. Gibbs-White, who left Wolves for Forest in 2022, had the perfect response to his former club's jeers. Chris Wood doubled the lead just before half-time, notching his 12th goal of the season, while Taiwo Awoniyi sealed the win in stoppage time, finishing off a swift counter-attack. Wolves, however, had their opportunities. Joao Gomes and Jorgen Strand Larsen forced saves from Forest keeper Matz Sels, and Larsen was denied by a remarkable goal-line clearance from Murillo. This marked Forestā€™s 12th league victory of the seasonā€”three more than their total for the entire previous campaign. The win showcased the teamā€™s key strengths, with opposition sides cont...

Wolves continue revival under new boss

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Tottenham Hotspur 2 - 2 Wolves Jorgen Strand Larsenā€™s late equaliser salvaged a point for Wolves in a chaotic Premier League draw with Tottenham, continuing VĆ­tor Pereiraā€™s strong start as Wolves manager. Author - Greg S Wolves took an early lead when an unmarked Hwang Hee-chan calmly slotted the ball into the bottom corner from the edge of the box, capitalising on a lapse in the Spurs defence at a free-kick. Spurs responded swiftly, with Rodrigo Bentancur nodding in a powerful close-range header from Pedro Porroā€™s pinpoint corner. Moments later, they were handed a golden opportunity to take the lead when Brennan Johnson was brought down by Andre in the box. However, Wolves keeper JosĆ© SĆ” guessed correctly, denying Son Heung-min from the spot. The missed penalty didnā€™t deter Totten hamā€™s attacking momentum. A slick exchange between Dejan Kulusevski and Johnson in a crowded box ended with Johnson firing a precise low shot into the net to give Spurs the lead. Wolves appoint ex-Porto...

A bad Boxing Day for Manchester United

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Wolverhampton Wanderers 2 - 0 Manchester United Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes saw red for the third time this season, as Wolves maintained their perfect start under new manager VĆ­tor Pereira with a 2-0 win over the Red Devils. Author - Olivia T Fernandes was sent off just two minutes into the second half after receiving a second yellow card. This follows earlier dismissals against Tottenham and Porto, adding to what has been a frustrating campaign for the United skipper. Was this a significant moment in the match? Wolves wasted no time making their numerical advantage count. Eleven minutes later, Matheus Cunha delivered a moment of dĆ©jĆ  vu for United fans, scoring directly from a cornerā€”just as Tottenhamā€™s Son Heung-min had done a week earlier. Cunhaā€™s delivery floated over AndrĆ© Onanaā€™s reach in a packed six-yard box, exposing Unitedā€™s continued struggles to defend set-pieces. The game was put to bed deep into added time. With United desperately searching for an equali...

New boss inspires Wolves to win over Leicester

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Leicester City 0 - 3 Wolves VĆ­tor Pereiraā€™s debut as a Premier League manager was pretty much perfect.  A two-time league champion with Porto, Pereira has finally been given his chance in England ā€“ and it couldnā€™t have started much more comfortably. Author - Jamie P Wolves found themselves 3-0 up by half-time, but thatā€™s not to say Pereira has instantly turned them into a free-scoring machine. Instead, they simply capitalised on their opportunities when they arose. The opener came after Nelson Semedo lofted a speculative ball down the right channel. Somehow, it made its way to GonƧalo Guedes in the box. The Portuguese forward, making just his second league start of the season, hooked it past Leicester goalkeeper Danny Ward with Wolvesā€™ first shot under Pereiraā€™s management. The second goal had a touch of fortune about it. Matt Doherty sent a hopeful diagonal ball towards Leicesterā€™s right-back, James Justin, who allowed it to roll past him ā€“ unaware that Joao Gomes had sneaked ...

Wolves appoint ex-Porto boss Pereira to help with relegation battle

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Wolves have named former Porto manager VĆ­tor Pereira as their new head coach. The experienced Portuguese boss arrives from Saudi Pro League side Al-Shabab on an 18-month deal, with Wolves paying around Ā£825,000 in compensation to secure his services. Author - Josh Thomas Pereira replaces Gary O'Neil, who was dismissed on Sunday after Wolvesā€™ 2-1 defeat to Ipswich the day before, a result that left them second from bottom in the Premier League. Pereira oversaw his first training session on Thursday and will make his debut in the dugout during Sundayā€™s clash with Leicester. The Foxes sit 17th in the table, five points clear of Wolves. Premier League: 2024/2025 season The club had been exploring potential candidates for several weeks, considering options such as former West Ham boss David Moyes. However, Pereira emerged as the frontrunner and was swiftly appointed. The 56-year-old boasts an impressive CV, having won back-to-back Primeira Liga titles with Porto in 2012 and 2013, as...

Wolves sack O'Neil after Ipswich defeat

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Wolves 1 - 2 Ipswich Town Jack Taylor's last-gasp header earned Ipswich a priceless win at Molineux, a match that resulted in the sacking of Wolves manager Gary O'Neil. Author - Liam C šŸšØšŸŸ  BREAKING: Wolves have sacked head coach Gary Oā€™Neil following defeat vs Ipswich Town. #WWFC pic.twitter.com/dghhjHTMqw ā€” Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) December 15, 2024 Taylor's winner in the 93rd minute secured the Tractor Boys' second victory of the season, and tensions flared on the pitch between the two teams at full-time. The now former Wolves boss watched on helplessly as the second-to-last place Wolves conceded a disastrous opening goal due to Matt Doherty's unfortunate own goal. Additionally, Taylor's late winner from a corner has left Wolves three points behind Ipswich and four points away from safety.  Why are Wolves making a managerial change? This was their 11th Premier League defeat of the season ā€“ with only two wins to their name ā€“ leaving the Black Co...

Everton pile pressure on Wolves manager

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Everton 4 - 0 Wolves Everton ended a five-game winless streak in the Premier League with a resounding victory over a dismal Wolves side at Goodison Park, ramping up the pressure on under-fire manager Gary Oā€™Neil. Author - Craig H from GMCR Football  Both managers were under the spotlight going into Wednesdayā€™s clash after their teams had each shipped four goals at the weekend. While Wolves fans turned on Oā€™Neil, especially after Craig Dawson's two own goals, Everton boss Sean Dyche enjoyed watching his side deliver a much-needed dominant display, lifting them five points clear of the relegation zone. After four games without a goal, Everton made the perfect start. Ashley Youngā€™s sublime 25-yard free-kick bent around the wall and nestled beautifully into the bottom-right corner, ending their scoring drought in style. Elsewhere in the Premier League Six minutes later, it looked like Everton had doubled their lead when James Tarkowski powered in a header from Dwight McNeilā€™s cro...

Cunha shines for Wolves against Fulham

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Fulham 1 - 4 Wolves Matheus Cunha delivered a fantastic performance, scoring twice and providing an assist as Wolverhampton Wanderers shocked Fulham with a resounding 4-1 win at Craven Cottage, marking their second consecutive Premier League triumph. Author - Jamie P What a performance from Matheus Cunha. More Wolves news here --> eurosuperfootball.blogspot.com/search/label... [image or embed] ā€” European Super Football ( @superfootball.bsky.social ) 24 November 2024 at 12:42 Fulham took an early lead in the 19th minute through Alex Iwobiā€™s stunning long-range strike. However, Cunha, a rare bright spot in an otherwise tough season for Gary Oā€™Neilā€™s side, equalised in the 31st minute with a poacherā€™s finish. The Brazilian forward then turned provider early in the second half, setting up Joao Gomes to give Wolves the lead. The pair reversed roles later, as Cunha netted his second with a spectacular strike from the edge of the area. Fulhamā€™s misery deepened when Joachim Andersen p...

Premier League: Stones scores controversial winner

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Wolves 1 - 2 Manchester City The Premier League champions secured their sixth win in eight games this season with a 2-1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday. Author - Sean M The match ended in controversy when John Stones scored a dramatic header in the 95th minute from Phil Fodenā€™s corner. Initially, the goal was disallowed for offside, but after a VAR review, referee Chris Kavanagh reversed the decision, allowing the goal to stand, much to Wolves' frustration. Earlier in the match, Josko Gvardiol equalised for the hosts after Jorgen Strand Larsen had given Wolves the lead. Unfortunately for Wolves, they remain winless this season and currently sit at the bottom of the Premier League table. What happened then? In the final seconds of stoppage time, Foden delivered a corner kick that Stones headed powerfully into the net.  However, as the Manchester City players celebrated, the linesman raised his flag to signal an offside, noting that Bernardo Silva was standing in fro...

Premier League: Newcastle fight back to beat Wolves

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Wolves 1 - 2 Newcastle United Harvey Barnes' sensational late strike maintained Newcastle's unbeaten start to the season as they came from behind to win at Wolves. Coming off the bench, Barnes curled a beauty from 20 yards out with just 10 minutes remaining, shortly after Fabian Schar had levelled the game. Wolves had taken the lead through Mario Leminaā€™s first goal since February, but Gary O'Neil's side are still searching for their first win after four games. Click here for more Newcastle United news and stories A closer look at what happened Newcastle looked lively in the early stages of the game, with Wolves keeper Sam Johnstone tipping over Jacob Murphy's effort after the winger burst forward. This sparked a heated exchange between O'Neil and his defender, Craig Dawson. The Magpies kept the pressure on, and Anthony Gordon nearly doubled their advantage, hitting the post after a slick dribble past Nelson Semedo and nutmegging Yerson Mosquera. Pictures ...

Wolves: 23/24 Season Review

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 Let's explore how Wolves got on during their 2023/2024 campaign  It was the 146th season in the history of the club and their sixth consecutive season in the Premier League since they were promoted in 2018.  Before the season, they parted company with Julen Lopetegui by mutual agreement. Only a day later, the former Bournemouth boss Gary O'Neil was appointed head coach on a three-year deal. A closer look at all their match reports from the 2023/2024 season The campaign started with an unlucky 1-0 defeat against Manchester United . In this match, Raphael Varane secured the decisive goal with just 14 minutes remaining, propelling Manchester United to a somewhat lucky victory.  Following the match, one Wolves fan told us: "We were brilliant throughout the match except for their finishing touches. Despite a summer filled with doubts and pessimism, We outperformed them for significant periods of the game. On another occasion, we could have secured a comfortable victory...

Premier League: Wolves end winless run

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Wolverhampton Wanderers 2 - 1 Luton Town Wolves ended their six-game winless run in the Premier League and increased the pressure on relegation-threatened Luton with a victory at Molineux.  More reaction coming up to an important day for Wolves as they end their winless run. https://t.co/qfMpbyVToc https://t.co/5SOpngVkKR ā€” European Super Football (@ESFootballNews) April 28, 2024 Hwang Hee-chan scored his first club goal since December 27th to put Wolves in the lead late in the first half. At the start of the match, both sides struggled to find a way out of midfield, but the South Korean forward eventually netted with the help of a deflection off defender Teden Mengi just 18 seconds after Carlton Morris was unable to convert Luton's best opportunity of the opening 45 minutes, heading straight at Jose Sa. Wolves showed their intent after the break and doubled their advantage in just five minutes when Toti Gomes found space to head in at the far post. Gary O'Neil's sid...

Transfer Rumours: United linked with Gomes

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 Let's explore another transfer rumour Manchester United are reportedly weighing up a move for Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes.  United are looking to sign a holding midfielder this summer and they have identified the Ā£40million-rated Gomes as someone who can take them forward. Gomes has been watched by United on several occasions this season, most recently earlier this month when Wolves beat Fulham 2-1 at Molineux in the Premier League. Premier League news and stories: 2023/2024 Premier League: Wolves and Man United play out a classic  Wolves are aware there will be interest in Gomes over the next few months. One of his standout performances came when his side beat Treble winners Manchester City 2-1 earlier this season and scored both goals in a win by the same scoreline over Spurs last month. He fits the profile of new United minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, now in charge of the club's football operations, who wants an end to the policy of spending exorbitant fees on...