Wolverhampton Wanderers’ fortunes have been transformed under the leadership of Vitor Pereria.
Indeed, since being appointed on December 19 last year, the former Porto boss has guided the Old Gold away from the relegation zone, securing another season in the Premier League.
Wolves have defeated Manchester United (twice), Aston Villa, and Tottenham Hotspur during that time frame.
Premier League
Manchester United
Won 1-0
Premier League
Tottenham Hotspur
Won 4-2
Premier League
Ipswich Town
Won 2-1
Premier League
West Ham United
Won 1-0
Premier League
Southampton
Won 2-1
Their recent victory over the Red Devils meant it was the first time since the 1970s that they had completed the league double over them.
Several players shone, but Marshall Munetsi was one player who failed to contribute much for the Old Gold.
Wolves must drop Marshall Munetsi
The midfielder only arrived at Molineux in the winter transfer window and has featured 11 times for the club, scoring and assisting once apiece.
Against United, he was once again deployed as an attacking midfielder alongside Matheus Cunha. The Brazilian was impressive in what looked like a potential audition, but the January signing struggled.
He completed only 13 passes while winning just two of his 12 contested ground duels, being bullied in one-on-one scenarios.
The midfielder failed to register a single shot during the game, while failing to either make a key pass or create a single big chance in what was a poor performance overall.
As such, he was even awarded a rating of just 6/10 for his display by 90min and, against Leicester this afternoon, he must be dropped from the starting XI.
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After his match-winning goal against the Old Trafford side, Pablo Sarabia is certainly deserving of a start against the Foxes.
Why Pablo Sarabia must start for Wolves
Sarabia may have only played 16 minutes of the clash against United, but he made the most of his time on the field. With just over ten minutes left in the game, the Spaniard scored with a delightful free-kick, which sealed all three points for the away side.
The former PSG star has only played 19 league games for the club this season, yet he has still managed to score three goals, record two assists, create two big chances, and succeed with 67% of his dribbles in that time.
The “technically gifted” gem, as so dubbed by writer Charlie Gregory after the Old Trafford victory, has proven time and time again that he has the ability to create plenty for the Old Gold.
Leicester have conceded 73 goals this season, the second-worst record in the entire top flight. With the club secure in their Premier League status, now is the time to unleash Sarabia, who could run amok against this poor defence.
The 32-year-old’s contract expires at the end of the season, but as shown against Man United, he is still able to deliver when it really matters.
Pereira must give him a spot in the starting XI against the Foxes this weekend. Another positive showing might just go a long way in securing the maestro an extension on his current deal.
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