Wolves circle back to familiar leaders in pivotal survival searchCredit goes to David Ornstein for The Athletic for revealing a fascinating twist in Wolverhampton Wanderers’ managerial hunt. When a

O’Neil has also emerged as a surprise contender. He became the Wolves coach in the summer of 2023 after Julen Lopetegui left due to disputes with the board.

Taking a look at some of the names on the managerial market that could step in at Wolves following the sacking of Victor Pereira

Rob Edwards and Gary O'Neil are two of the early names in the frame to replace Vitor Pereira as manager of Wolves. Pereira was sacked on Sunday following the team's 10-match winless start to the Premier League season. And Edwards and O'Neil - both of who have historic links to the club - are among the names to be considered by the Wolves ownership.

Fulham take a commanding 3-0 advantage over 10-man Wolves thanks to Yerson Mosquera's own goal at Craven Cottage. Harry Wilson curls another shot towards the top corner but Johnstone saves. Sessegnon slots over a delicious cross and King looks certain to tap home, but Krejci clears superbly from a yard out.

Chelsea are through to the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup after a rollercoaster victory over struggling Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux.

Wolves wanted stability and consistency but the axe fell for Vitor Pereira on Sunday with the club eight points from safety.