In a one-sided Premier League encounter at Molineux Stadium on April 26, 2025, Wolverhampton Wanderers delivered a commanding 3-0 victory over a beleaguered Leicester City, further cementing their impressive form under head coach Vitor Pereira. The match, part of matchday 34, saw Wolves equal a 55-year club record with their fifth consecutive top-flight win, while Leicester’s relegation woes deepened following their confirmed drop to the Championship last weekend. Matheus Cunha emerged as the standout performer, earning MVP honors with a goal and an assist, as the hosts showcased their attacking prowess and defensive solidity against a Foxes side that struggled to find any rhythm.
From the opening whistle, Wolves asserted their dominance, buoyed by a raucous home crowd and their recent five-game winning streak. The breakthrough came just before the half-hour mark when Cunha latched onto a precise pass from Joao Gomes, weaving through Leicester’s defense before slotting a low shot past goalkeeper Mads Hermansen. The goal, which gave Wolves a deserved lead, highlighted their sharp interplay and attacking intent, with an expected goals (xG) tally of 0.78 at halftime dwarfing Leicester’s paltry 0.21. Despite their control, Wolves went into the break with only a single-goal advantage, leaving the door slightly ajar for a Leicester response.
Any hopes of a Foxes comeback were swiftly extinguished in the second half. In the 56th minute, Cunha turned provider, threading a perfect through-ball to Jorgen Strand Larsen, who took a composed touch before firing low past Hermansen to double Wolves’ lead. The goal, celebrated wildly by the Molineux faithful, underscored the hosts’ clinical edge and Leicester’s defensive frailties, with the visitors having conceded in each of their last 26 matches—a run not seen since 1957. The final nail in Leicester’s coffin came late in the game when substitute Pablo Sarabia capitalized on a defensive error to slot home the third, sealing a comprehensive victory.
Leicester’s misery was compounded by a missed opportunity to claw back into the game. In the 72nd minute, goalkeeper Jose Sa, returning from injury, brought down Jamie Vardy in the box, conceding a penalty. However, Sa redeemed himself, diving low to his right to deny Vardy’s spot-kick, keeping the veteran striker stuck on 198 career goals for Leicester with just four games left in his tenure. The save epitomized Wolves’ resilience, with Sa’s presence between the posts providing a calming influence after missing their previous match against Manchester United.
For Wolves, the victory was a testament to Pereira’s transformative impact since taking charge. The Portuguese manager, who described his first game—a 3-0 win over Leicester in December—as a career highlight, has steered Wolves to 13th in the Premier League table, level on 38 points with Everton. Their recent form, including a 1-0 upset at Old Trafford, has banished earlier relegation fears, and a sixth straight win could see them climb as high as mid-table by the weekend’s end. Pereira, however, remained grounded, emphasizing the importance of competing for points over chasing records.
Leicester, under Ruud van Nistelrooy, offered little resistance, their season-long struggles laid bare. Having scored just two goals since February and blanked in nine of their last ten matches, the Foxes were outclassed, managing only five shots with none on target. The absence of key players like Abdul Fatawu, out for the season with a knee injury, and Harry Winks, sidelined due to a disciplinary issue, further hampered their efforts. Van Nistelrooy cut a forlorn figure on the touchline, with Leicester’s relegation—confirmed by a 1-0 loss to Liverpool—marking their second demotion in three years.