Wolves' crisis deepened on Saturday as they slumped to a 3-1 home defeat against Leeds United, leaving them with five losses from five Premier League matches this season. The result came just hours after the club announced a new contract for head coach Vitor Pereira, a decision that has been met with widespread bewilderment.
Leeds scored with all three of their first-half shots on target, exposing defensive frailties in a Wolves side that has now conceded 14 goals in five games. The visitors' new signings, particularly midfielder Anton Stach, impressed, while Wolves' own summer recruits struggled to make an impact. Stach, signed from Hoffenheim for £17.5 million, scored a superb free-kick and dominated midfield.
The decision to extend Pereira's deal until 2028 has been criticised as premature, given the team's poor start. Wolves previously handed Gary O'Neil a four-year contract last season before sacking him in December with the club 19th. Fans directed abuse at chairman Jeff Shi and urged owners Fosun to sell up, with the stadium half-empty by the final whistle.
Wolves spent over £120 million in the summer transfer window, yet their new arrivals have failed to gel. Leeds, by contrast, spent around £90 million but have seen immediate returns from players like Stach, Gabriel Gudmundsson and Noah Okafor. The defeat leaves Wolves rooted to the bottom of the table, with questions mounting over the club's direction.
