EPL: Wolves sack manager after winless start

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Wolves have dismissed manager Vítor Pereira after the club’s disastrous start to the Premier League season, which saw them lose eight of their opening ten matches.

The manager departs Molineux with the side currently rooted to the bottom of the table and still searching for their first league victory. The club has unfortunately made history, becoming the first team in Premier League history to go winless in their opening ten games in back-to-back seasons.

The end for Pereira came following a decisive 3-0 defeat by Fulham at Craven Cottage. Reports indicate that travelling Wolves fans at the match chanted “sacked in the morning” toward the manager.

This dismissal is especially notable as it comes just over a month after the Portuguese coach signed a new three-year contract extension, having initially been appointed in December of last year.

However, sources suggest there was a clause in the new deal that allows Wolves to part ways without having to pay out the full value of the extended contract.

Pereira’s tenure was also marked by increasing tension with supporters. The sacking follows a recent heated confrontation where the manager shouted back in anger at frustrated fans following a loss to Burnley, having to be pulled away from the stands.

The now-former manager leaves Wolves having taken charge of 38 games in total. During his time, his record stands at 14 wins, 19 defeats, and five draws.

This season, the team’s only two victories came in the Carabao Cup before they were knocked out following a 4-3 defeat to Chelsea.

The barren run of ten games without a victory in the Premier League ultimately signalled the end of his time in the dugout. Wolves are now actively seeking a replacement manager.