Leicester City vs Wolverhampton Wanderers LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction

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Leicester City FC suffered a defeat against Wolverhampton Wanderers FC, with a final score of 0 to 3.

What a way for Vitor Pereira to kick off his Premier League journey! His team edged closer to survival with a 3-0 victory over Leicester City, who are also battling relegation. The atmosphere was electrifying, with many Wolves fans seemingly outnumbering their Leicester counterparts by the end of the match. Guedes scored the first goal after Vestergaard misjudged a high ball. The Leicester supporters were left stunned, and it was only after Rodrigo Gomes added to the scoreline that loud boos echoed from the crowd, which intensified when Cunha made it three goals before the break. Although Van Nistelrooy's squad showed some improvement in the second half, they couldn’t close the gap, with the expected goals tally showing just a slight advantage for Wolves at 1.05 to 0.84. That's the nature of the game, and things won’t get any easier for the Dutch coach, with tough upcoming matches against Aston Villa, Liverpool, and Manchester City.

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FINAL WHISTLE: Leicester 0-3 Wolves

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Substitution: João Victor Gomes da Silva replaced by Jean-Ricner Bellegarde.

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Replacement: Nélson Cabral Semedo for Carlos Roberto Forbs Borges.

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Joao Gomes had a fantastic chance to secure the win. He rushed in to connect with Cunha's cross but ended up sending it off target. He couldn't believe it; it was a significant miss.

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Replacement: Jordan Pierre Ayew for Facundo Valentín Buonanotte.

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Replacement: Jørgen Strand Larsen for Thomas Glyn Doyle

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Replacement: Rodrigo Martins Gomes for Craig Dawson.

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Despite Leicester's notable progress in defense, their performance tends to falter in the final third, where carelessness creeps in and undermines many of their attacking opportunities.

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Replacement: Gonçalo Manuel Ganchinho Guedes for Hee-Chan Hwang.

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Cunha made a bold move. From about 35 yards away, he took a free-kick in hopes of surprising Ward, but his shot missed the target.

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Bueno comes close! The Spaniard tries to connect with Cunha's cross but misses the target. That was a significant escape for Leicester.

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Choudhary has made a significant impact since entering the game. The defender has shown great strength and presence while facing off against Rodrigo Gomes and Cunha.

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Wolves appear to be handling the pressure well, but it seems likely that Leicester will score soon. Vardy attempts to redirect a free-kick, but it goes directly to Sa.

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Ayew attempts to turn in the penalty area and challenge Sa, but a wall of orange players stands in his way, preventing him from taking the shot.

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Vardy makes another sprint past the Wolves' defense and successfully reaches the ball this time. He attempts to maneuver around the goalkeeper but pushes it too far to the side, ultimately hitting the side of the net.

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Substitutes: Bilal El Khannouss and Bobby Armani De Cordova-Reid

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Sa quickly gets back up and sends the ball flying out of bounds right away.

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Replacement of James Michael Justin Hamza Dewan Choudhury

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Leicester isn't backing down! Kristiansen attempts to set up Vardy, but Sa reacts swiftly and gets to the ball first. He had to brace himself as he collided with the English striker.

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We're now in the second half, and surely Leicester can't perform any worse than they have been!

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Substitutions: Oliver, William Skipp, Harry, and Billy Winks.

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Substitute Players: Jannik Vestergaard, Wout, and Lina Faes.

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Leicester was met with a chorus of boos as they left the field today. Their performance has been dismal, and the fans are making their frustration known! Guedes has been exceptional, starting off the scoring by sliding a shot past Ward. Vestergaard failed to keep track of his assignment, leading to the second goal as Rodrigo Gomes slipped behind Justin to tap it in. Guedes also contributed with a brilliant assist for Cunha, who fired a shot into the net past the Welsh goalkeeper. There's a lot of improvement needed for Van Nistelrooy and his squad.

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HALFTIME: LEICESTER 0, WOLVES 3

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Help Gonçalo Manuel Ganchinho Guedes

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Objective of Matheus Santos Carneiro da Cunha

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WHAT AN OPPORTUNITY FOR VARDY! He hesitates before taking his shot, and just as he finally gets it off, Toti swoops in to clear the ball off the goal line.

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It's remarkable how quickly things can change in football. Just look at Wolves; they were in disarray in their last match, but now against Leicester, the entire team is playing with newfound confidence and is eager to secure another victory.

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Support Matthew James Doherty.

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Objective of Rodrigo Martins Gomes

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At 37 years old, Vardy is diving into slide tackles and standing his ground against Strand Larsen. He’s clearly the most enthusiastic player on the field, but if only he could inspire some of that energy in his teammates!

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Leicester is gaining confidence after giving up a goal. They've earned a few corners and are launching high crosses into the area near Sa.

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Boubakary Soumaré received a yellow card.

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Leicester is picking up the pace! Justin moves in from the right and aims to curve a shot past Sa, who catches it cleanly.

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Jannik Vestergaard received a yellow card.

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Help Nélson Cabral Semedo

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Objective: Gonçalo Manuel Ganchinho Guedes' Goal

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There's not been much for the goalkeeper to handle so far, as a long pass puts pressure on Leicester's defense. Kristiansen just manages to deal with it, but the corner gets called off due to an offside.

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What a letdown that was. Anthony Taylor made us wait before the free kick was taken, and then Cunha just passed it to nobody.

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Guedes has been active for Wolves and earns a free kick just outside the penalty area when Soumare makes contact with the winger.

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Sa performs impressively in this situation! Vardy sprints towards a through ball, and just when it seems like the English player is about to reach it, Sa dashes out, uses his chest to deflect it, and clears it effectively once more. It may not have looked flashy, but he handled it well.

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Both teams have had brief moments of controlling the ball. Wolves were the first to gain some possession, but now Leicester is asserting themselves, with Justin advancing significantly up the field.

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The traveling fans of Wolves showed their support early on by cheering "Ooooh Vitor Pereira." They were eager for a change in management.

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The traveling Wolves fans showed their support right from the start by singing "Ooooh Vitor Pereira." They were eager for a new manager to be appointed.

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The match has begun in this crucial battle to avoid relegation!

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The match at King Power Stadium is just around the corner. Will either team manage to secure an important victory that could enhance their chances of staying in the league?

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Pereira gets a minor advantage with Cunha being available to start, having successfully challenged the suspension he received following the match against Ipswich. However, the Portuguese manager will have to do without Ait-Nouri, who was unfortunate to receive a red card in the disappointing 2-1 defeat last weekend. Today, Pereira is also employing Gary O'Neil's three-man defense, aiming to build on the few positive aspects witnessed during the English coach's final months at the helm.

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Van Nistelrooy has maintained a steady center-back duo in Coady and Vestergaard, who are his top choices. The Dutch manager is optimistic that the support from these two will help establish a solid foundation for his team. It’s no surprise that Vardy has been shining under Van Nistelrooy's leadership! The seasoned forward has scored two goals in three matches since the coaching switch.

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SUBSTITUTES: Jean-Ricner Bellegarde, Luke Cundle, Craig Dawson, Tommy Doyle, Carlos Forbes, Hwang Hee-Chan, Sam Johnstone, Bastien Moupiyou, Pedro Lima.

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WOLVES (3-4-3): Jose Sa; Toti Gomes, Santiago Bueno, Nelson Semedo; Rodrigo Gomes, Andre, Joao Gomes, Matt Doherty; Matheus Cunha, Goncalo Guedes, Jorgen Strand Larsen. Wolves will line up in a 3-4-3 formation featuring Jose Sa as the goalkeeper. The defensive trio will consist of Toti Gomes, Santiago Bueno, and Nelson Semedo. In midfield, Rodrigo Gomes, Andre, Joao Gomes, and Matt Doherty will control the center. Up front, the team will have Matheus Cunha, Goncalo Guedes, and Jorgen Strand Larsen leading the attack.

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SUBSTITUTES: Facundo Buonanotte, Hamza Choudhary, Patson Daka, Bobby Decordova-Reid, Wout Faes, Daniel Iversen, Caleb Okoli, Luke Thomas, Harry Winks.

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LEICESTER CITY (4-2-3-1): Danny Ward in goal; Victor Kristiansen, Jannik Vestergaard, Conor Coady, and James Justin forming the defense; Oliver Skipp and Boubakary Soumare in midfield; with Stephy Mavididi, Jordan Ayew, and Bilal El Khannouss supporting the attack; and Jamie Vardy leading the front line.

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Vitor Pereira is set to lead his first match as the manager of Wolves after recently parting ways with his role at Al-Shabab in Saudi Arabia. This is a bold move, as he has stepped into a rather tumultuous environment in the league. In their last two matches, players Matheus Cunha, Rayan Ait-Nouri, and Mario Lemina have been involved in confrontations after the games. Therefore, one of his primary tasks will be to maintain the team's composure and foster a sense of unity among the players.

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Today, two of the latest managers in the Premier League will match up against each other, and each will see this game as one they need to win—and one they are capable of winning. Ruud Van Nistelrooy has earned four points from his first three matches, but he approaches this game after a heavy 4-0 defeat to Newcastle. While the Foxes have displayed determination under the Dutch coach, they've also struggled to defend, allowing more than 70 shots on their goal over the past three games. It looks like Danny Ward might have a hectic day ahead.