Wolves manager lauds super subs following history-making double

Wolves' 1-0 win secured the club's first double over the Red Devils since 1979/80.

Original substitute Dan Bentley was thrust into action moments before kick-off following an injury to Jose Sa in the warm-ups, while Pablo Sarabia came off the bench scoring a stunning free-kick to secure all three points.

"We played with our heart, souls and spirit and when we needed it , we took our chance in the right moment," said the Wolves head coach.

"We showed true spirit, the players on the bench, they came to help the team and did a fantastic job.

"Pablo (Sarabia) is a player with technical quality and a real team player.

"He has the personality to help the team and the others on the bench also have the same spirit.

"In Bentley I didn't see a goalkeeper that was nervous, because he works everyday very hard to be ready to help the team. 

"This is what I ask from the players who are not always starting, because they must come with the spirit to make an impact.

"I really trust the players because I know what they are doing in training.

"Congratulations to Bentley, because he played very well."

Wolves' win and Ipswich's defeat at home to Arsenal confirmed Wolves' Premier League status for another season.

Pereira took the reigns with the club languishing in 19th place with the sole target of keeping his side in the division.

But the 56-year-old refuses to admit his job is done and has his sights set on Wolves' continued rise up the table.

"In my job , the greatest thing is to see the happiness of the fans, this is my satisfaction, not staying in the Premier League.

"I don't look at the relegation zone, I wanted my players to look up for the position that we can reach with the next three points.

"We cannot think about five wins in a row, we must think about the next game.

"We've created a positive spirit and we believe we can beat anyone.

"It was not our best game, but in the end the quality was there.

"This is the best league in the world, but I am not thinking about records.

"I am thinking about creating an identity, the confidence to play and have quality."

Wolves are now up to 15th in the table, level on points with 13th-placed Everton and welcome already relegated Leicester City to Molineux next weekend.

"To be a coach is to create a connection between the players, this was my first target here," continued Pereira.

"I wanted to bring in the good energy, the confidence, to trust and I know I have players here to help me.

"We start to play together, trying since the first day to create a connection with the supporters, to make them believe and make them proud.

"We continue with these principles since the first day, until the last training session, we are always working."