Facing a Newcastle team brimming with confidence was always going to be a tall order for a Wolves outfit with the worst defensive record in the division, but they were a little unfortunate to be behind at the interval at St James' Park.

Vitor Pereira watched on at St James’ Park as his Wolves team lost 3-0 to Newcastle United. In the job for four weeks, the new Wolves boss had over seen five matches, with three wins, one draw and just the one defeat.

Wolverhampton Wanderers head coach Vitor Pereira says former captain Mario Lemina must decide whether he wants to stay at the club for the remainder of their Premier League relegation battle. The midfielder is the subject of interest from Saudi club Al Shabab — coincidentally Pereira’s former side — and could leave in the January window.