Wolves Deliver Perfect Performance in 3-0 Win Over Leicester, Pereira's Dream Start
Vitor Pereira's tenure as Wolverhampton Wanderers manager couldn't have had a more promising start as his side delivered a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Leicester City at King Power Stadium. The Portuguese manager, who replaced Gary O'Neil earlier this week, made an immediate impact, guiding Wolves to their first win in five matches while denting Leicester's hopes of climbing out of the relegation zone.
Leicester came into the game after a disappointing 4-0 loss to Newcastle, and their woes continued as they fell behind early. Gonçalo Guedes, making just his second league start of the season, gave Wolves the lead in the 19th minute with a composed finish after Nelson Semedo’s chip found him in the box. The goal was the perfect start for Pereira, and it set the tone for a ruthless first-half performance.
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Wolves' second goal came just 17 minutes later when Rodrigo Gomes capitalized on a defensive mix-up in Leicester’s backline. A diagonal ball from Matt Doherty was misjudged by Leicester’s James Justin, allowing Gomes to latch onto the pass and squeeze the ball past goalkeeper Danny Ward. It was another case of Leicester’s defensive frailty, a theme that would continue throughout the match.
As if the half wasn’t bad enough for Leicester, Matheus Cunha added a third just before the break. Semedo played a precise ball into the path of Guedes, who laid it off for Cunha. The Brazilian striker, cool and composed in front of goal, slotted it home off the far post to make it 3-0, leaving Leicester with little hope for a comeback.
In the second half, Leicester tried to turn things around with some substitutions, but their attacking play remained uninspiring. Despite bringing on fresh legs, including the experienced Jamie Vardy, Leicester struggled to break down Wolves' well-organized defense. Vardy had a couple of tame efforts on target, but none of them seriously tested Wolves' goalkeeper José Sá.
Wolves, on the other hand, could have extended their lead even further. Santiago Bueno and João Gomes went close after the break, but it was clear that the visitors were in complete control. The Foxes simply couldn’t respond, and Pereira’s men comfortably held on for a 3-0 win, securing their first three points under his management.
This result marks a significant turning point for Wolves, who had been enduring a tough season. The win moves them out of the relegation zone, albeit temporarily, and gives them the confidence they need to push forward. For Leicester, however, the defeat adds to their growing list of disappointing performances under new boss Ruud van Nistelrooy. The Dutch manager will need to address the team's defensive weaknesses quickly if they are to avoid a relegation battle as the festive period progresses.
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