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'Cunha is committed with us'published at 20:31 1 February
20:31 1 February
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Wolves boss Vitor Pereira has been speaking to BBC Match of the Day about the win: "Very happy. Very proud. We played a tough game. Tactically, we played with quality. We played as a team with true spirit, working together and suffering together. I'm very happy.
"It was an important game, not only for the three points but to break this [bad run]. We know this kind of team [Aston Villa] will come strong and try everything. We organised the block. A clean sheet for us, we are happy.
"We know it's a long way and a difficult way to go. With our supporters and this spirit, we can do it."
On Aston Villa's disallowed goal: "It was a block on our player. In the moment, it looked offside. I was calm."
On Matheus Cunha: "He has this quality. He is a special player. He is committed with us. He knows that in the future he can play for the best teams in England, but he is committed with us."
'The type of win that can rally the whole club'published at 20:02 1 February
20:02 1 February
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Wolves defender Matt Doherty has been speaking to Sky Sports: "We knew how important this was after four losses in a row. The teams around us lost today. We knew that Villa had a lot of players missing. We knew it was a big opportunity and we took it.
"If you do the basics right, the results will come. We did what the manager told us. We know we are good enough to get points. Today was a good performance.
"It was a lot of defending - but that's the Premier League. You are defending to the last minute. It's the best league in world, the hardest league in world, so you have to be switched on for the whole game.
"We know how good Jose Sa is. He can make incredible saves that you would expect other goalkeepers not to make."
On whether the result can be a springboard for them: "We hope so. We know we're good enough to beat anyone on our day. This is the type of win that can rally the whole club."
Wolves 2-0 Aston Villa: Key statspublished at 19:48 1 February
19:48 1 February
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Wolves have kept three clean sheets in their eight Premier League games under Vitor Pereira, which is more than they had in their final 33 games under Gary O'Neil (2).
Matheus Cunha scored his 25th Premier League goal, making him just the second player to reach this milestone for Wolves after Raul Jimenez (40).
Wolves 2-0 Aston Villa - send us your thoughtspublished at 19:34 1 February
Sutton's predictions: Wolves v Aston Villapublished at 11:20 1 February
11:20 1 February
I would be so disappointed if Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran moves to Saudi Arabia.
Duran is 21, and coming into his prime. He could go there and earn all the money in the world but he would be leaving the best league there is, just as he has started making a splash in it.
It is his prerogative but, as a career move, I think it's the wrong one.
This situation, with Arsenal making an offer for Ollie Watkins too, must be very annoying for Villa boss Unai Emery.
He has worked hard to get the club into the Champions League, and with two good strikers he can rotate them. It has worked really well, but seemingly won't be an option for much longer.
Villa have other problems too. They are short of options at centre-half and Emery had to play a midfielder, Boubacar Kamara, there against Celtic on Wednesday night.
There are some things to be positive about, however. Morgan Rogers was absolutely superb against Celtic and is an exciting talent.
But while Villa have got goals in them, I am just not sure they will keep Wolves out.
Villa have not won any of their past six games straight after a Champions League tie, and I don't see this week being any different.
Wolves are on a horrible run of four successive league defeats, with 10 goals conceded and just one scored, so even a draw would be a boost for Vitor Pereira's side.
Pereira must also be worried about losing his main goalscorer, Matheus Cunha, before the transfer window shuts on Monday. I am not sure whether Cunha will stay, but I think Wolves will get a point here.
Pereira on injuries, transfers and derby pridepublished at 14:42 31 January
14:42 31 January
Holly Bacon BBC Sport journalist
Wolves boss Vitor Pereira has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Aston Villa (kick-off 17:30 GMT).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
Pereira said Jorgen Strand Larsen, who went off against Arsenal, is out with a muscle injury.
On whether he will change his system because of that injury, Pereira said: "If we build a system, build a style of play or a game model around one player that will be a disaster for us. We must improve our qualities, our dynamic in our game mode, the way that we start to work since the first day. We can play with another striker, different qualities, different connections with the other players, different movements."
He added that Boubacar Traore has flu.
On January and transfers, he told reporters: "Our priority is still the same, a midfielder and a centre-back. The club is working on it, I hope, until the end of the window and we can bring someone."
Pereira was asked if he would be comfortable with what he has if they can't bring someone in and said: "If I stay like this I will do my best for sure but the club knows that we need to increase the level."
Speaking about Matheus Cunha Pereira said: "He is doing good work, trying to come back to his potential and I'm happy with the work. I hope he can help us in the next game."
He was also asked about his midfield options, with Joao Gomes suspended, and said: "I will play with another one [midfielder] and the player will try to do for sure the best to help us."
Pereira says he hopes Wolves can make their supporters proud: "I play in my career a lot of derbies, big derbies and every time when I go to a country they say to me 'this is the most incredible derby in the world'. Of course I understand. It's important for us to play with our supporters. I hope we get a good result and hope that we can make proud our supporters."
Pereira's midfield Gomes dilemmapublished at 16:37 30 January
16:37 30 January
Mike Taylor BBC Radio WM reporter
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If somebody writes the TV miniseries version of this Wolves season, one of the episodes will begin in the home dressing room at Molineux just before 16:00 GMT on Saturday.
The second half against Arsenal is about to begin. The young actor playing Joao Gomes will look up at the Vitor Pereira character and say something like: "Don't worry gaffer. I'm in control - I've got this."
Fade to a slow-motion shot of Gomes being tempted into just one more tackle, then burying his head in his hands, then to Pereira in the technical area, tearing at the air as if trying to burn off his frustration by ripping an invisible phone directory in half.
Pereira described the half-time scene wistfully afterwards, but took care to speak up for his young midfielder.
"Joao Gomes is a fantastic player - a team player," he said. "Every time we learn lessons in life, football is the same. He wants to help the team every time, but it's football in the moment - it's difficult to control.
"I asked him, even during the second half: 'Joao, keep calm, don't take risks.' But in the end, it's football."
There was some criticism of Pereira afterwards, but this seemed a little unkind. Yes, just like in a cliched TV show, the elements that put the main character in jeopardy seemed in hindsight too obvious to ignore: the contentious red card for Arsenal's Myles Lewis-Skelly setting the whole game on edge, the earlier caution for Gomes, his naturally aggressive style, the urgency to grab the chance to beat 10 men... So replace him before it happens.
But would Wolves' hope of seizing that chance not have been weakened by withdrawing Gomes, who is clearly now their leading midfielder in the system Pereira wants to use?
"We need as soon as possible another midfielder, with the skills and qualities to play with two midfielders," said Pereira. "Tommy Doyle is a very good midfielder, but usually plays with three. [Jean-Ricner] Bellegarde can play as a midfielder - with three. To cover the pitch and play in the way I want to play with two is difficult. We need another solution."
Unless a signing is made quickly, Pereira may have no choice but to find another way on Saturday, with Gomes suspended.
This is the drama of life near the bottom of the league. Every decision is more pressured, every choice is a dilemma and the margin for error slimmer by the week.
Listen to full commentary of Wolves v Aston Villa at 17:30 GMT on Saturday on BBC Radio WM's FM frequencies
Lens reject two bids for Dansopublished at 09:34 28 January
09:34 28 January
Nick Mashiter BBC Sport football news reporter
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Wolves have had two bids rejected for Lens defender Kevin Danso.
The Premier League strugglers have reignited their interest in the 26-year-old having initially opted to sign Emmanuel Agbadou from Reims ahead of him earlier this month.
One of Wolves' offers was 22m euros (£18.44m) and the clubs remain in talks.
Personal terms are not expected to be an issue with the Austria international.
Wolves changed their minds on moving for Danso - after Agbadou's £16.6m move - having accepted they needed more defensive reinforcements after slipping back into the Premier League's relegation zone at the weekend.
Wolves have conceded 52 goals in the Premier League this season, only Southampton - 53 - have shipped more.
Danso has been tracked for a while and the club's interest pre-dates Vitor Pereira's arrival, after he replaced Gary O'Neil last month.
The centre-back who was in the academies at MK Dons and Reading, also spent time on loan at Southampton in 2019-20 and joined Lens from Augsburg in 2021.
Gossip: Wolves in talks with Dansopublished at 08:00 28 January
'Words are one thing - actions another'published at 14:20 27 January
14:20 27 January
George Lakin Fan writer
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"Back the team or sell the club."
The words that echoed around Molineux on Saturday could not have been clearer and Guo Guangchang, chief of Wolves' illustrious owners, Fosun International, was in attendance.
It is a clear message that speaks to the frustrations that have existed long before this season's debacle.
Now, it seems, things are coming to a head.
Just a week prior to sacking Gary O'Neil, the powers that be at Wolves made an astonishing admission. They declared the blame was not entirely his and expressed a commitment to providing O'Neil with the support necessary to improve results.
A 2-1 reversal against Ipswich quickly put paid to all that. And with the swift arrival of Vitor Pereira, there was the expectation Wolves would 'go early' in the January window.
Yet here we find ourselves, in the last knockings, and only Emmanuel Agbadou to show for it. Admittedly, he looks good, but he alone is not enough.
Worse still is that the noisiest rumours are potential departures, including talismanic Matheus Cunha, whose performances have been concerningly uninspired of late. Why is that? He may well be asking himself if there is any place for ambition at this club. If the answer is no - cue apathy. It is no excuse, but he would not be the first.
Wolves under Fosun have history when it comes to ambition (or lack of). Words are one thing, actions another. The current stagnation harks back to the frustrations of Nuno Espirito Santo, Bruno Lage and Julen Lopetegui respectively. All wanted more, all wanted this club to progress and show ambition. All were ultimately sent packing.
It seems the current regime at Wolves may believe success is not climbing the table and genuine footballing progress, but in surviving and continuing to enjoy a seat at sport's biggest table with as little outlay as possible.
It is a dangerous game - leaving just enough blood in the club to detect a pulse, yet 'survival by default' may still come to their aid. As it stands, just 28 points would be enough to secure 17th place (based on current points per game averages.) Even so, without a change in strategy, Wolves will inevitably find themselves in the same position again. Hopelessly dredging, with fans disinclined to dream.
Living in the doldrums in perpetuity is no way to exist. Football is supposed to provide respite from daily life.
When you own a football club, you own the heart and soul of a community.
Paul: Still the same issues as we've had for many seasons. Too easy to score against and we aren't clinical enough when it matters. We had enough chances in the last three games against Arsenal, Newcastle and Nottingham Forest but we lost all of them. I thought we looked far more compact against Arsenal though.
Mark: Played a decent game but desperately need more quality to compete at this level. No creativity in midfield and not enough movement up top. Defended reasonably well - thought Emmanuel Agbadou was excellent. Owners were present and, like the fans, I hope that they can acknowledge that investment is needed - now!
Mike: Some really encouraging signs today. Very competitive in midfield, particularly in the first half. That's more than can be said for the two strikers. Superb display and really commanding performance by Agbadou. Another centre-back with his physical presence would be money well spent. Our subs don't have any real impact apart from Rodrigo Gomes and he looks like our new Neto. Our goalkeeper is still a big issue whoever wears the shirt. However, the support was a big plus, and we're going to need that now until the end of the season.
Dan: Poor showing with relegation written all over it. As normal, there is no backing from the board - two thirds of the way through the window and one first-team signing just isn't good enough.
Arsenal fans
Dave: Excellent game management from Arsenal and a very good three points. Some very good performances there and the team should be proud. Riccardo Calafiori scored an excellent goal and did very well on the left. It was nice to see Ethan Nwaneri start - shame he came off at half time although it was understandable. Declan Rice was excellent everywhere. Gabriel and William Saliba were brilliant in defence, and Thomas Partey was solid in midfield. I feel sorry for Myles Lewis-Skelly but he'll bounce back in his next game.
Guy: Not a vintage Arsenal performance. Would've been 3-2 on a different day and if both teams were more clinical. I think both sendings off were fair. Rice seems to be going forward a little more often which is great to see.
Stuart: Surely nobody in football can say that Lewis-Skelley's tackle deserved a red for serious foul play? Barely a yellow. And no word of the Wolves player's second yellow which was a more serious one but only got a second yellow.
Peter: Arsenal were once known as lucky Arsenal. Even though they won this one, they don't seem to be having much luck any more. Jurrien Timber was man of the match.
Catch up on the Premier League actionpublished at 11:31 26 January
11:31 26 January
Highlights and analysis from Saturday's six Premier League fixtures are now available to watch.
'We did everything to win the game' - Pereirapublished at 18:18 25 January
18:18 25 January
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Wolves boss Vitor Pereira, speaking to BBC's Match of the Day: "At the end of the game, I tell you we lost a big chance to win this match because we play a very good game. In my opinion, we played a very good game.
"Tactically, commitment, energy, we did everything to win the game. What [we] missed was to score one goal. We had two chances before they scored, we have two clear chances to score the first goal. After the yellow card for Joao, they score one goal and we didn't."
On Joao Gomes' red card: "Yes, but look Joao gave a lot to us. He's a player that in every match, gives 100% from himself. We talked at half-time and he said to me 'coach, emotionally I'm balanced, I'm okay, I will control myself. Don't worry, don't worry.' In the end, it is football'.
"The problem, we must say, [is] we need solutions for the midfield. We need solutions, we need to have more players with the skills to play with two in the middle. I think [in] the next days, we have to bring another midfielder because we need it."
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