Sporting target starts in Wolves win over Everton | OneFootball

Wolverhampton has once again eliminated a top-tier team from the Carabao Cup. Vítor Pereira's team defeated Everton 2-0 this Tuesday, September 24th. Jhon Arias, a forward who was once linked to Sporting, started for the home team and was substituted in the 81st minute.

Shortly after Sam Johnstone was forced into a sharp save following a header from James Tarkowski, Marshall Munetsi, in the 29th minute, managed to open the scoring by converting a rebound from a Jhon Arias shot. In the second half, Everton tried to respond and hit the post with a free-kick taken by James Garner.

As the match approached its final stages, Tolu Arokodare, in the 87th minute, sealed the game with a classy finish, lobbing goalkeeper Mark Travers. After a challenging start to the season, Vítor Pereira hopes that the confidence and optimism shown in this match can now be carried over to the team's Premier League campaign.

“It was good to see the players confident, playing good football, pressing well, controlling the game, with character and team spirit,” Vítor Pereira told the press. “For me, this shows that we can do this because they have quality. The players have quality, and we can present a stronger team and earn points in the league,” added the Wolverhampton coach.

At 28 years old, Jhon Arias can play on both wings of the attack and also as a '10' behind the striker. Valued at 17 million euros, the player has yet to make any direct goal contributions in seven matches played in 2025 for Wolverhampton.

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