Feature

Moutinho: Fighting spirit key to late Wolves goals

11 Feb 2019

After another stoppage-time goal, midfielder says team's character is at the heart of their ability to strike late on

Related Articles
Wolves 1-1 Newcastle | Match report External Link
Late equaliser brought justice, says Nuno External Link
Nuno: Training camp has strengthened team's bond External Link

Wolverhampton Wanderers scored yet another late goal to earn a 1-1 draw with Newcastle United on Monday, with Joao Moutinho saying that his side never know when they are beaten. 

close

TV Info - Broadcasters

No team have scored more last-minute Premier League winners than Wolves' three this season while Monday's equaliser was their fifth goal in stoppage time; which also joint leads the top flight.

Willy Boly's equaliser was also the 14th they have scored in the final 15 minutes of a match this season, a league-high total together with Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool.

Moutinho believes this is down to their never-say-die character and ability to remain clear-headed when the going gets tough.

"Until the referee whistles to the final of the match we never give up," Moutinho said before the Newcastle fixture. "We try to score one more to win the game - that's what we do.

"We need to be calm, focused, do it well, because if you are stressed, or nervous, maybe it is not possible to do the things you need to do very well."

Newcastle, meanwhile, have now conceded 12 goals in the final 15 minutes this season, which is the fourth highest figure in the PL. Their total one behind West Ham United in third.

Latest Videos

More Videos

Video is currently not available.

06 Dec 2024

Arteta: Gabriel and Calafiori doubtful for Fulham match

Team news from Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta ahead of Sunday's trip to Fulham

Your details have been submitted successfully.

You have already entered this competition. Please check your email for further information.

Your details have been submitted successfully.

Create a Premier League account

Continue

You are logged in as

Enter your details