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Raúl Jiménez and Wolverhampton extended their great moment in the Premier League after beating Leicester City 2-1 at home, which keeps them fully involved in the fight for European competitions.
The Mexican striker played the 90 minutes and he was once again one of the most outstanding elements of his team, something that has become customary in recent weeks. What’s more gave the assistance for the first goal of the match.
it was a match very even in general terms. The Wolves took the lead in just nine minutes with the score of Rúben Neveswho managed to beat Kasper Schmeichel after a great pass from Raul Jimenez playing with his back to the goal.
The visitors reacted before halftime, at 41′ with a goal from Ademola Lookman. However, those directed by Bruno Lage took the baton in the complementary part and they found the goal that ended up defining the duel at 67 ‘, with a tremendous long-distance shot by Daniel Podence.
With this result, Wolverhampton was placed in seventh position in the table with 40 units, very close to European positions. West Ham and Arsenal are fifth and sixth, respectively, with 42 points; while Manchester United has the last direct ticket to the Champions League with 46 units, but with two more games played than Raúl Jiménez’s Wolves.
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