HOTSHOT JIMENEZ THE HERO AGAIN AS WOLVES CLIMB UP TABLE

RAUL Jimenez’s deflected strike clinched victory for Wolves at Leeds and catapulted them up to sixth in the Premier League table. The Mexico striker’s tame second-half effort wrongfooted Leeds goalkeeper Illan Meslier after hitting Kalvin Phillips on the head to seal his side’s third league win of the season. Wolves had seen an earlier effort from Romain Saiss ruled out by the video assistant referee for offside. But Nuno Espirito Santo’s side, rewarded for an improved second-half display, were fortunate to leave Elland Road with all three points having been outplayed in the first period. Leeds made a flying start. Patrick Bamford’s early header was ruled out for offside and they had a penalty appeal turned down after

Helder Costa went down under Joao Moutinho’s challenge. Rodrigo headed over and Costa dragged his effort wide after more slick build-up down the right, with Wolves pinned in their own half. Luke Ayling, Leeds’ captain on the night following Liam Cooper’s late withdrawal due to a groin injury, saw his fierce shot blocked by Max Kilman and Rodrigo was wide with another header. Twice in quick succession Rodrigo’s thumping drives were blocked as Leeds chased the opening goal they deserved. Wolves served warning of their threat on the break in time added on at the end of the first half when a fierce Daniel Podence shot was well saved by Meslier. Pablo Hernandez went close for Leeds soon after replacing Pascal Struijk in the 75th minute, but his effort was blocked by Willy Boly. Leeds continued to press for the equaliser, but failed to carve out a clear opening and Wolves held on.