Diogo Jota hat-trick gives Wolves win over Leicester in seven-goal thriller

Re-live the action from Saturday's early Premier League kick-off

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Wolverhampton Wanderers may have feared the worst when their 2-0 first-half lead turned into 2-2 after the break as Leicester City came back into the game, but, in a thrilling game, the home side had the final laugh, winning 4-3.

The Premier League match’s most spectacular moment, from a wide selection, was reserved for Diogo Jota when he scored his third goal and won the game in the 93rd after Leicester had brought it back to 3-3 with minutes to spare through Wes Morgan.

Claude Puel’s job has been under increasing pressure and Morgan’s 87th minute header to seemingly salvage a point may have offered him some respite from difficult questions, but Wolves’ ability to calve open their visitors for a fourth time late in the game will certainly drag his future back into the spotlight.

Re-live the thrilling match in the blog below:

What time does it start?

Wolves vs Leicester City kicks off at 12:30pm (GMT) on Saturday 19th January.

Where can I watch it?

Wolves vs Leicester City will be shown live on Sky Sports’ Main Event and Premier League channels from 11:30am (GMT).

Sky subscribers can stream the match online via the Sky Go app.

Highlights will be shown at 10:20pm on BBC One.

Player to watch…

Ruben Neves: The 21-year-old has been a standout performer in Wolves’ midfield this season. Neves, who has nine international caps for Portugal, scored a trademark long-range winner against Liverpool in the FA Cup, and his partnership with compatriot Joao Moutinho has been a driving force in Wolves’ excellent season.

Ruben Neves has been integral to Wolves' success this season (AFP/Getty) (AFP/Getty Images)

Form guide…

Wolves: LDWLWL

Leicester City: WWLWLL

Odds…

Wolves to win: 13/10

Leicester to win: 49/20

Draw: 43/20

(Odds provided by 888 Sport)

Key Points

• Wolves: Rui Patricio, Bennett, Coady, Saiss, Jonny, Dendoncker, Neves, Joao Moutinho, Ruben Vinagre, Jimenez, Jota. Subs: Doherty, Ivan Cavaleiro, Helder Costa, Gibbs-White, John Ruddy, Giles, Traore.
• Leicester: Schmeichel, Simpson, Morgan, Maguire, Chilwell, Mendy, Ndidi, Ricardo Pereira, Gray, Barnes, Vardy. Subs: Evans, Iheanacho, Maddison, Albrighton, Ward, Fuchs, Choudhury.

[19 January 2019 14:24 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

What! A! Game! Wolves 4-3 Leicester!

[19 January 2019 14:26 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

Seven goals, and one of the best games of the Premier League season so far. It ebbed, it flowed, and it ended with a stoppage-time winner for hat-trick hero Diogo Jota.

Incredible. Football, eh?

[19 January 2019 14:29 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

What a remarkable game of football. 

Twists and turns throughout, and I'm not sure I've seen a Premier League game played at a more frantic pace.

[19 January 2019 14:30 · Harry Latham-Coyle]

That's all from us here this afternoon. 

I've been Harry Latham-Coyle - thank you for joining me.