'We deserved the result'published at 16:45 13 April
16:45 13 April
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Wolves manager Vitor Pereira speaking to Sky Sports after the 4-2 victory against Spurs: "I'm very happy with the team, the personality, the commitment, the organisation, the confidence to play. We faced a strong team but in my opinion we deserved the result.
"I believe as a manger you transmit your personality to the players. I am an ambitious guy, I want more and more. This is the image I ask the players to send to the supporters. We have a team that can reach other targets.
"Joao Gomes played a fantastic game. Each day he gets better and better. But today I cannot say that one player did not have a good game."
On Matheus Cunha deleting a social media post that angered some fans:
"We are together, we are committed, we are a family and the supporters are our family. Cunha is our family. Together we can be stronger and stronger."
Did you know?published at 16:30 13 April
16:30 13 April
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Wolves have won four consecutive Premier League games for the very first time, while it's their longest winning run in the top-flight since January 1972 (4).
Wolves 4-2 Tottenham - send us your thoughtspublished at 15:54 13 April
Sutton's predictions: Wolves v Tottenhampublished at 11:03 13 April
11:03 13 April
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou has got his big players back from injury but he will have his eye on the Europa League and getting past Eintracht Frankfurt, so will he rest people here?
I have been really impressed with Wolves under Vitor Pereira, especially defensively.
When Gary O'Neil was sacked in December, they had shipped 40 goals in their first 16 league games but, under Pereira, they have only conceded another 19 in 15 matches.
Wolves have won their past three games to move 12 points clear of the relegation zone and I am expecting them to make it four wins in a row here, with another clean sheet.
Semi-automated offsides a 'step in right direction' but take 'with a pinch of salt'published at 11:07 12 April
11:07 12 April
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There are lots of different perspectives in terms of how you watch a game of football, and I think for the majority of time the people in the stadium get the best atmosphere, but the worst views of how a game has actually gone.
You don't really get the chance to see multiple replays and have discussions about things, because you just get caught up in the moment.
With the incoming semi automated offsides, they did promise it earlier in the season - but I think the caveat was they're only going to do it when it's ready.
It is a positive that they didn't do it when it wasn't ready.
One upside to to the new technology is some of the arguments disappear. Previously you could say 'but it looks like it's this to me' or 'it looks like it's that to me'. When it is presented now, there aren't many people that will then be looking at the animation, going back to the video, and then going down a proper conspiracy rabbit hole.
So, it ends more arguments, not all arguments, but more arguments.
I think people, as a consequence, will be more accepting of it.
But, I still do believe that there's things for people to understand, because it can't be used in every situation. There are certain decisions which can still be a little bit more complex, and there's certain times where human intervention will still need to be brought in.
I wouldn't say it's as clear as, say, goal line technology, but it's a step in the direction to where most people feel more comfortable accepting the outcome and the speed of it as well will be encouraged.
It's not to say that it's going to be instant. If you believe this is going to be perfect, and always extremely fast, ask yourself, why do you think that?
Unless somebody has told you that from PGMOL, then take it with a pinch of salt and you see how it goes.
I think it's something that many people have seen before so hopefully there will be fewer arguments.
But, because it's football, there'll always be something to argue about the end of the day.
Did you know?published at 18:01 11 April
18:01 11 April
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No sides have seen more goals in their Premier League games this season than both Tottenham Hotspur (103 - 58 for, 45 against) and Wolves (102 - 43 for, 59 against).
Only leaders Liverpool (72) have scored more goals than Spurs (58) in the division this term, while only the current bottom three sides have conceded more than Wolves (59).
Pereira on Cunha's return, staying motivated and Spurspublished at 14:54 11 April
14:54 11 April
Wolves boss Vitor Pereira has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game at home against Tottenham (14:00 BST).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
Pereira confirmed leading scorer Matheus Cunha will not go straight back into his starting XI on his return from suspension: "What is fair? It's fair to keep going with the same team. That is my opinion. This is football, this is commitment, leadership. Matheus will come to help us, he understands, I had a conversation with him, but I will play the same team."
Pedro Lima has twisted his ankle and will be unavailable.
Has the team shape changed in Cunha's absence? "Yes I think so. Tactically when we are attacking we are doing different movements. I am asking different things than when I started. When you start to put more and more things on the system, the system will show you that we can do a lot of things differently. We are trying to improve our style of play, especially with the ball."
On staying motivated after all but securing survival: "If you relax it's a big mistake. It's my responsibility to not allow them to relax because the next game will be very hard for us."
He stressed the importance of keeping the supporters behind them: "We need to feel the energy and make this connection with the supporters. Of course we are not finished yet, but together we are stronger. If you play with your soul they will be proud, if we don't press and show courage they will tell us. I want confidence and fight."
On the challenge posed by Spurs: "We will face a very good team, a strong team. I watched them yesterday, they are with fire. The coach will for sure do some changes but they are still very strong because they have a very good squad."
'Pereira passionate about big things, little things - everything'published at 10:40 10 April
10:40 10 April
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Vitor Pereira seems like he's got a really strong mind in terms of how he wants to seem to play.
He's very passionate on the sideline about big things, little things - everything, basically.
One thing that he's done, just looking from just from a stats perspective, is bring down the goals conceded a ton.
At the start of the season Wolves were scoring goals, but they were conceding so many, especially from set pieces.
Since he's been in charge, his team have now gained more points than the bottom three combined and in doing so have conceded 19 goals in 15 games which is very good and such a stark contrast to what it was previously.
The amount of goals scored has gone down, but he's made Wolves a tougher team to play against and that makes a big, big difference. They will have that goal threat but now when you play against them opponents are not thinking they will just be given something.
When you're down there you shouldn't be expected to score a ton of goals, but you have to be competitive and they've basically done that
The narrative was that if you stop Matheus Cunha you stop Wolves but now the threat is coming from different positions. There are other points in the team with a greater emphasis.
In terms of how he set the team up, Pereira has helped the understanding between the players on the pitch as well and harnesses the mentality to go out there and get points, which is impressive given how bad the team had been to the point of his arrival.
Now they're showing to be more of the team that he believes that they can be and are showing mid-table Premier League form.
It's been really good to see the players play in that manner, and for him to be able to hit the ground midway during the season, because for lots of managers that tends to be a bridge too far sometimes.
Nedum Onuoha was speaking to BBC Sport's Nat Hayward
Gossip: Wolves interested in £15m goalkeeper Fofanapublished at 08:02 10 April
Does the best Wolves team include Cunha?published at 16:04 9 April
16:04 9 April
Mike Taylor BBC Radio WM reporter
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Ten points from the four games of Matheus Cunha's suspension far exceeded the figure feared by some supporters after his dismissal at Bournemouth.
At that time it was not really apparent who would score the goals to earn Wolves points in his absence. As it turned out, the solution had been there all the time, but by Vitor Pereira's account, it was the workflow towards him that had been off.
After the game, Pereira asked himself a question, and answered it. "Do you know why [Jorgen Strand] Larsen is playing better now?" he said. "Because of [Marshall] Munetsi.
"Munetsi now is playing close to him, opens the space for him and helps him to play and attack the space. The markers, they go with him and open the space. [Larsen's] adaptation in the Premier League is getting better, but because now we put a player behind him, creating space, attacking space, helping him in the first ball and the second ball... this is why Jorgen is doing better and better."
The response to the posting of this clip on social media developed into a surprisingly edgy debate about whether this was good judgement or coincidence, and not all were persuaded of Munetsi's merits. Larsen himself, however, told me he is in no doubt.
"I think Marshall has done an amazing job since he came here," said the Norway striker. "He put down so many kilometres, he's running and he's fighting for every ball. Not everything can be perfect, you can't hold every ball up, you're playing against really big, strong defenders every time. He's working a lot around me, that gives me sometimes the energy to finish off the chances and he's nice to have around."
We could fairly say that some of Munetsi's game is unrefined compared to some of his colleagues. He is not as skilled on the ball as Pablo Sarabia. He is not as good a finisher as Cunha. He is not as quick as Rodrigo Gomes.
But what he has brought to Wolves is perpetual energy, a physical threat. In difficult times this season Wolves were frictionless, brushed off by their opponents without leaving a mark. At the very least, Munetsi's presence changes this. He harries and disrupts, and while he may not always be the man to capitalise, he creates the conditions for others, like Larsen, to do so.
This leads to a new question, with its own edge in light of recent events. Is it possible that while Cunha is by common consensus Wolves' best player, the best Wolves team at this moment does not include him?
How did the managers behave in the technical area this weekend?published at 08:00 9 April
08:00 9 April
Michael Emons BBC Sport journalist
Ipswich's Kieran McKenna paced along the edge of the technical area, encouraging and clapping his side - calm and steady instead of panicking and nervous.
He was a near-permanent presence there, but when something happened - goals at either end, corners, good challenges, shots - he would watch the clip with the analysts for 10-20 seconds before returning to his position.
A raised fist followed Liam Delap's goal, but McKenna - 40 seconds late for the start of the second half - was dejected after Wolves' late winner.
Wolves manager Vitor Pereira - watching from media seats - and assistant Luis Miguel were suspended, so first-team coach Andre Monteiro took charge.
After Ipswich scored, Monteiro was a chalk-on-the-trainers boss, almost on the pitch, a few paces out of the area. On a few occasions the fourth official had to politely tell Monteiro to get back.
Monteiro was constantly in touch with Pereira, looking in his direction, making hand signals while talking via an earpiece.
When Wolves equalised, Monteiro was about to bring on striker Hwang Hee-chan, but after some hand waving in Pereira's direction, the decision was changed. Wolves' winner left Pereira hugging his coaching staff, with Premier League safety practically secured.
Should Cunha get straight back into Wolves' starting XI?published at 12:24 8 April
12:24 8 April
Dazzling Dave Fan writer
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Matheus Cunha has been a game-changer for Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Since joining, the Brazil forward has delivered crucial performances, often single-handedly pulling Wolves out of difficult situations. His creativity, drive, and skill have been vital, and Wolves fans undoubtedly owe him a lot for his contributions this season.
However, his return after missing the past few games because of suspension presents a real dilemma for Vitor Pereira.
Wolves have been in fantastic form, winning three consecutive Premier League matches in Cunha's absence. Sticking to the old adage "don't change a winning team", Pereira might hesitate to alter a side full of confidence and rhythm.
The numbers back this up. Since Pereira's arrival, Cunha has missed five Premier League fixtures because of suspension. With Cunha available, Wolves' league record reads 10 matches played, four wins, one draw, and five losses, averaging 1.3 points per game. Without him, the side boasts a better return of three wins, one draw and one loss, with a points-per-game average to two. Admittedly, these results have come against lower-table teams, but they are also fighting for survival, making this an impressive achievement.
This improvement does not take away from Cunha's ability or significance to the team. On his day, he is Wolves' most important attacking player, capable of creating chances and making the difference in tight games. But Pereira now faces the challenge of maintaining balance and momentum while reintegrating Cunha.
The real question is: who gets benched to make way for him? The Wolves attack has gelled well in his absence, with the current line-up delivering results. Dropping an in-form player risks disrupting team dynamics.
Cunha's quality ensures he will be back in the starting XI sooner rather than later, but I would still stick with a winning team while keeping Cunha ready to step in when needed.
Gossip: Man Utd keen on Cunhapublished at 07:56 8 April
07:56 8 April
Manchester United are interested in signing Wolves and Brazil forward Matheus Cunha, 25, whose £62.5m release clause will become active this summer. (Talksport), external
Brazil pair 'unstoppable' for Wolvespublished at 12:47 7 April
12:47 7 April
Sam Ashoo Final Score reporter
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This was my first time watching Wolves in the flesh for a couple of months and two things struck me. Number one is that Joao Gomes is brilliant. Number two, Andre is brilliant.
And as a pair, they look unstoppable.
Let's start with Joao. He was absolutely everywhere on Saturday, and while the game is not about how much you run, it is often about winning the ball back and distributing it wisely. That is exactly what Joao did time and time again.
As for Andre, a 93% passing accuracy stat is impressive considering that only Emmanuel Agbadou completed more passes than him. Not to mention Andre has a more creative role on the pitch.
Both of these players come from Brazil, both have the same agent and both are very, very good at football. If the second half on Saturday is anything to go by, 2025-26 could be a great season for Wolves.
Ipswich 1-2 Wolves - the fans' verdictpublished at 12:01 7 April
Jonny: With defeat by Wolves, the slim hope of a "great escape" was well and truly put to bed. Most level-headed Town fans will now be preparing for another season back in the Championship. Our hope is that we can play the rest of the season without fear now that the pressure is off, and who knows, maybe even pick up a few more points to send us down with our heads held high.
Ben: Another predictable watch. Lots of effort but no real quality to transition from the back. The lack of Premier League experience is telling - the league needs to have a good look at how any promoted team stands a chance.
Paul: Unfortunately Ipswich do not have the players to survive in the Premier League just yet. They huffed and puffed to no real avail. It was quite an eye opener to witness the gulf in class between these two teams next to each other in the table. Another year in the Championship will help their development and they will have to add better quality players to their squad.
Terry: Good display in the first half but no response after half-time when Wolves were on top. No bite up front in the second half. There appeared to be no belief that Town would win after the equaliser.
Wolves fans
John: Good display after a shaky start. Joao Gomes and Andre were outstanding again and have a really good understanding together. Onwards and upwards, and hopefully Fosun will back us next season after the turnaround from Vitor Pereira.
Jen: Passion, resilience and a sprinkling of class. Wasn't the prettiest but who cares! The players want to play for the shirt, the connection is back with the fans and we have a manager who gets it. Roll on the next few games!
John: Great result obviously against an Ipswich side that had not only beaten us already this season but who were absolutely desperate for points. I remember sitting in the pub five weeks ago and seeing the news of Matheus Cunha's red card against Bournemouth come through and thinking: "OK, no points until Leicester - it's going to get tight." But 10 points from a possible 12 without him and we're flying. Safe with seven games to go - could not have dreamt of that after the farce that was the Ipswich game at Molineux back in December.
David: Yet more evidence that we are a side transformed under Vitor Pereira, and for once we are finishing a season strongly. Three wins and a draw without Cunha. If all are match-fit, does Pereira put him in the starting XI v Spurs next Sunday?
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