Wolverhampton WanderersThe resurgence continued under Vitor Pereira as he recorded a stunning 2-0 win over Manchester United on Boxing Day.
The result is the old gold moves out Premier League The relegation zone is heading towards 2025 and the early signs look positive under the former Porto boss.
The Portuguese coach has been assigned Matthews Cunha As one of its most important players, the Brazilian was excellent against Old Trafford on Thursday evening.
If he continues this type of performance, there will be a lot of interest once the January window opens, there's no doubt about it.
Matthews Cunha's match in numbers against Manchester United
Being He scored his tenth goal in the Premier League Goal of the season against United, while also scoring for the third match in a row.
forward He also succeeded in four of his six dribble attemptsHe made one key pass, made 93 touches and created a huge chance as he wreaked havoc on United's defense throughout the game.
He has been fouled five times, and it is clear that Wolves do better when Cunha is in the starting line-up.
There was a player who was better than her against the Red Devils. Could he finally be the heir to Ruben Neves that fans have been seeking?
Andre's display against Manchester United
Cunha may have proven to be a vital cog in Pereira's attack against United, but Andre is now a fixture in the club's midfield. Molino has been missed by Neves since his departure last summer, but Andre certainly looks like he could be the answer.
The midfielder controlled the game wonderfully He completed 95% of his passes During the match, he achieved 100% success with his long balls.
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Wolves vs Manchester United – key statistics |
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Statistics |
Top rated |
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Accurate passes |
Matt Doherty and Andre (59) |
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Key passes |
Kobe Maino (3) |
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Shots on goal |
Matthews Kuna (2) |
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He treats |
All Gomez (5) |
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He won ground duels |
Matthews Cunha (13) |
Defensively, Andre won seven of eight faceoffs, made four tackles and lost the ball just six times. It was an excellent display and proved that the Brazilian can control matches, which makes him the successor to Neves.
His performance was praised by many, with GOAL awarding him an award Match rating 8/10Which shows how important and important his display was during the 2-0 win.
If Pereira can continue to get the best out of the midfielder, he will be just as important as Cunha over the next few months, especially with the club looking to avoid relegation from Serie A.
After the match, talent scout Jacek Kulig even praised AndrejSaying it was a “fantastic performance for the 23-year-old Wolves midfielder” and his display appears to be garnering rave reviews from around the world.
Going forward, Cunha and Andre may be the most important players under Pereira, and he is certainly getting the best out of them, despite only being in charge for a short period.
Early indications are that Wolves have appointed the right manager in Pereira. After their first two results, the Old Gold look like a revitalized team.
