Wolves sack Pereira after winless start to Premier League season, reports say

Premier League - Fulham v Wolverhampton Wanderers - Craven Cottage, London, Britain - Nov 1, 2025 Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Vitor Pereira Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge

Wolverhampton Wanderers have sacked manager Vitor Pereira after a dismal start to the Premier League season that has left them winless and bottom of the table, British media reported on Sunday.

Wolves suffered a crushing 3-0 defeat at Fulham on Saturday, extending their winless run to 10 league games with just two points from a possible 30.

They are eight points from the safety zone, having scored the fewest goals while they also have the league's worst defence.

Pereira's departure ends an 11-month spell in charge after he joined in Dec 2024, replacing Gary O'Neil with Wolves languishing in 19th place.

The Portuguese coach led them to safety with a run of six straight wins in March and April, finishing 17 points clear of the relegation zone.

Despite a poor start to the current campaign, club chairman Jeff Shi had publicly backed Pereira earlier this season, rewarding him with a new contract after last season's turnaround.

Pereira's exit marks his sixth straight year leaving a managerial post.

The Portuguese has had short-lived spells across five countries since 2020, managing Shanghai SIPG, Fenerbahce, Corinthians, Flamengo and Al Shabab before joining Wolves.