Premier League: Vitor Pereira makes great start as Wolves win against Leicester, Southampton draw with Fulham
Published 22/12/2024 at 16:28 GMT
Wolves returned to winning ways following the sacking of former manager Gary O'Neil. Goncalo Guedes, Rodrigo Gomes and Matheus Cunha all scored as they recorded a 3-0 victory over relegation rivals Leicester City. Elsewhere in the Premier League, Southampton battled to a 0-0 draw against Fulham in their first Premier League match since the sacking of Russell Martin.
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Vitor Pereira enjoyed a stunning start to life as Wolverhampton Wanderers manager as he led his side to a 3-0 victory over relegation rivals Leicester City.
Wolves came into the fixture on a run of four consecutive league defeats, but they returned to winning ways thanks to goals from Goncalo Guedes, Rodrigo Gomes and Matheus Cunha.
The result means Wolves are one place and two points behind Leicester, who are currently in 17th.
The first goal of Pereira's spell in charge came in the 19th minute when Guedes got on the end of Nelson Semedo's hopeful long ball into the box.
The Portuguese forward capitalised on some careless Leicester defending to gain possession before stroking the ball past Danny Ward from a tight angle.
Things went from bad to worse for The Foxes 17 minutes later when James Justin failed to clear Matt Doherty's cross.
Gomes took advantage to double his side's lead at the second attempt.
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Cunha capped a superb half for the visitors with a third on the stroke of half-time.
Santiago Bueno's header hit the post as Wolves went on the hunt for a fourth after the break.
However, the fourth goal never came as the visitors wrapped up a 3-0 victory at the King Power Stadium.
Saints draw in first league game since Martin sacking
Southampton fought their way to a 0-0 draw against Fulham in their first Premier League match since the sacking of Russell Martin.
The result leaves Fulham in ninth, while Saints are still rooted to the foot of the table with six points.
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Alex Iwobi made an impressive start to the match, beating two defenders before forcing a good save from Saints goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale - who was sporting a pair of custom-made gloves.
Harry Wilson fired a powerful effort over the bar from 20 yards out before Iwobi went close with another curler moments later.
Adam Armstrong had Southampton's first shot on target after half-time, but it was straight at Bernd Leno.
Adama Traore came off the bench before finding Iwobi in the box with a cross, but his header was saved.
Ramsdale came to Southampton's rescue in the 68th minute, producing a stunning stop to deny Wilson's close-range effort.
The visitors held on to end a run of three consecutive defeats.
Chelsea were held to a 0-0 draw at Everton, while Manchester United were beaten 3-0 by Bournemouth.
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