Tag: Wolves
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Wolves condemn Arsenal to worst league start
Wolves recovered from a nasty head injury to top scorer Raul Jimenez to secure their first win at Arsenal since 1979 and condemn their hosts to their worst Premier League start after 10 games. Mexico striker Jimenez had come off worse in a sickening clash of heads with Gunners defender David Luiz after an Arsenal…
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Wolves beat Crystal Palace to climb to third in EPL
Wolverhampton Wanderers moved up to third in the English Premier League (EPL) after beating Crystal Palace 2-0 on Friday. It was all thanks to goals from on-loan teenage wingback Rayan Ait-Nouri and Daniel Podence. France under-21 international Ait-Nouri gave the hosts the lead in the 18th minute after latching on to a clearance and driving…
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Why I buy Portuguese players – Wolves boss Nuno
Wolves boss Nuno has explained why he has a heavily Portuguese-influenced squad. The manager insists at Wolves “there are no passports”. “Because they are good players,” he said of signing so many Portuguese. “We have to be aware that young players, regardless of nationality, when they come to a new country, have to be supported.…
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EPL: Raul closer to Man Utd move
Manchester United are a step away from signing Wolves striker Raul Jimenez, according to Portuguese media sources. A Bola and RTP report that Wolves are close to sealing a deal for Braga forward Paulinho as a replacement for the Mexican who is described as ‘on his way to Manchester United’. Paulinho, who has scored 23…
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Dendoncker strike sends Wolves above Man Utd
Wolves continued their charge for a Premier League top-four finish as Leander Dendoncker’s second-half strike earned them victory at under-pressure Aston Villa. The visitors, surprisingly, only managed two efforts on goal but they made it count with their second when the Belgium midfielder made a foray forward before striking low past Orjan Nyland. It is…
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Wolves defeat 10-man Manchester City
Wolverhampton Wanderers dealt another blow to defending champions Manchester City’s hope of catching up with Liverpool, when they defeated them 3-2 at Molineux Stadium Friday night. Wolves came from behind to beat the defending champions, after City led with a brace by Raheem Sterling, despite their keeper Ederson being sent off in the 12th minute…
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Guardiola concedes defeat, says title race is over
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola conceded the Premier League title race is over after the reigning champions lost 3-2 at Wolves on Friday. City are third in the Premier League, 14 points behind leaders Liverpool and a point below Leicester City. Asked if the title race is over, Guardiola told BBC “The advantage is too…
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EPL: Mourinho revives Tottenham to move fifth
Jan Vertonghen scored a dramatic late winner as Tottenham ended Wolves’ 11-match unbeaten Premier League run to narrow the gap on the top four with victory at Molineux. Vertonghen headed in from a corner in injury time, after Wolves’ relentless approach had been rewarded as Adama Traore thumped in a deserved equaliser from the edge…
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Europa: Substitute Jota scores 11-minute hat trick in Wolves victory
Wolves were denied top spot in their Europa League group, despite substitute Diogo Jota’s 11-minute hat-trick inspiring victory over Besiktas. After a drab first half, Jota came on as a 56th-minute substitute and headed in 72 seconds later to lift Molineux. He added a second six minutes later, reacting sharply to turn in when Leander…
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Wolves striker to play for Nigeria
Wolves striker, Bright Enobakhare has decided to play for Nigeria. The 21-year-old has confirmed he has pledged his international future to the Super Eagles, according to Allnigeriasoccer. Enobakhare wants to be part of coach, Imama Amapakabo’s Under 23 Dream Team VII if they qualify for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in Japan. The youngster, who…