Wolves’ resurgence under Vitor Pereira as his side break new club record in Premier League

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Wolves’ resurgence under Vitor Pereira has been one of the stories of the Premier League season. The Portuguese manager, known for his post-match pint and “points first, pints later” motto, has overseen a remarkable turnaround at Molineux.  Their five successive top-flight wins mark a new Premier League record for the club, the first time they’ve achieved that feat since 1970.

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00:00Wolves' resurgence under Vitor Pereira has been one of the stories of the Premier League

00:06season. The Portuguese manager, known for his post-match pint and points first pint

00:13later motto, has overseen a remarkable turnaround at Molyneux.

00:19In just four months, Pereira has taken Wolves from the brink of relegation to safety and

00:24in some style. Their five successive top-flight wins mark a new Premier League record for

00:29the club, the first time they've achieved that feat since 1970.

00:35When Pereira replaced Gary O'Neill, the situation was bleak. Wolves were second from bottom,

00:41leaking goals and birthed of consistency. Many viewed his appointment as a gamble, a manager

00:46with no Premier League experience, stepping into a crisis. But that risk has paid off.

00:53Central to the revival has been defensive improvement. Wolves, who had conceded 40 goals in their

00:58first 16 games, are now significantly more resilient.

01:05For the relegation zone, I want to look at my players. They look for the position that we

01:17can reach with the next three points. And this is the spirit that I want in my team.

01:22Stability has also allowed key players to shine. Jao Gomez and Andre have blossomed into a dynamic

01:30midfield duo, while Wolves' vulnerability from set-pieces, once a glaring weakness, has

01:36been addressed. With daily focus on defensive drills, they've reduced set-piece goals conceded

01:43from one per game to just 0.3.

01:47Pereira's impact stretches beyond tactics. His blend of discipline and approachability has earned

01:53the squad's respect. And results have followed. With five games left, Wolves can enjoy a pressure-free

02:00running. But the focus now shifts to building on this foundation. The next challenge, turning

02:06this short-term success into long-term progress. As Wolves look up the table for next campaign.

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