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Wolves Equal Club Record with Sixth Straight Win as Cunha Shines

Matheus Cunha's goal and two assists powered Wolves to a 3-0 victory over relegated Leicester, extending their winning streak and securing mid-table safety.

Soccer Football - Premier League - Wolverhampton Wanderers v Leicester City - Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, Britain - April 26, 2025 Wolverhampton Wanderers' Matheus Cunha in action with Leicester City's Bilal El Khannouss REUTERS/Chris Radburn
Soccer Football - Premier League - Wolverhampton Wanderers v Leicester City - Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, Britain - April 26, 2025 Wolverhampton Wanderers' Jorgen Strand Larsen celebrates with teammates after scoring their second goal Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff
Soccer Football - Premier League - Wolverhampton Wanderers v Leicester City - Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, Britain - April 26, 2025 Wolverhampton Wanderers' Rodrigo Gomes scores their third goal REUTERS/Chris Radburn
Soccer Football - Premier League - Wolverhampton Wanderers v Leicester City - Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, Britain - April 26, 2025 Wolverhampton Wanderers' Jose Sa fouls Leicester City's Jamie Vardy for a penalty REUTERS/Chris Radburn

Overview

  • Wolves defeated Leicester City 3-0 at Molineux, marking their sixth consecutive Premier League win and equalling a club record set in 1970.
  • Matheus Cunha scored his 15th league goal of the season and provided two assists, further showcasing his pivotal role in the team's resurgence.
  • The victory lifts Wolves to 13th in the table with 41 points, ensuring safety from relegation with four matches remaining.
  • Leicester's Jamie Vardy missed a penalty in a frustrating match that underscores a disappointing season for the already-relegated Foxes.
  • Cunha's future remains uncertain as advanced talks with Manchester United over a £62.5 million move continue, though the player expressed commitment to Wolves for the remainder of the season.