JOAO MOUTINHO NEWS

Man United labors to worrying first loss under Rangnick

Ralf Rangnick has fallen to his first loss as Manchester United manager after Joao Moutinho’s 82nd-minute strike earns Wolverhampton a 1-0 win in the English Premier League

JANUARY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

English Premier League top 3 all win to intensify title race

The English Premier League’s top three have kept up the furious pace of their title race by picking up hard-fought wins, although all three needed second-half penalties to do so

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sterling's penalty gives Man City 1-0 win over Wolves in EPL

Manchester City needed a disputed penalty to secure a 1-0 win over 10-man Wolverhampton and ensure it stayed atop the Premier League

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shown yellow card Moutinho had a shot on target, created one chance and took three corners in Wolves' recent 2-0 loss to Crystal Palace. He also won two of five tackles and was shown a yellow card.

Impact Moutinho helped out in a variety of ways, but he's yet to score or assist a goal this season. Despite his tidy presence in the middle of the park, his lack of end product restricts his fantasy upside, and Moutinho has also now been cautioned in two of his last three appearances.

NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Zaha, Gallagher give Crystal Palace 2-0 win over Wolves

Wilfried Zaha and Conor Gallagher clinched a 2-0 victory for Crystal Palace over Wolverhampton

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leader in blocks, interceptions Moutinho crossed twice accurately, blocked two shots and made two interceptions during Sunday's 1-0 win over Southampton.

Impact Moutinho was held off the scoresheet as Wolves needed just one goal to win on Sunday. The midfielder finished with the second highest amount of crosses on the team while leading Wolves in blocks and interceptions in the win.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Crosses four times Moutinho crossed four times (one accurate) during Saturday's 2-0 loss to Brentford.

Impact Moutinho was held off the scoresheet during Saturday's clean sheet loss to Brentford. The midfielder took half of Wolves' corner kicks in the match with his four crosses being the second highest amount on the team.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes four corners in 1-0 loss Moutinho produced one shot (none on target), created one chance, sent six crosses (one accurate), took four corners and made three tackles (one won) during the 1-0 loss to Manchest...

Impact Moutinho was once again the midfield maestro for the Wolves. He also looks to be back on the majority of set-pieces which bodes well for fantasy owners in FPL or season-long. The only major concern is his lack of shot volume which is already known, thanks to his style of play. As long as he remains on set-pieces he will be a worthy consideration.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes shot in early Euro exit Moutinho had one shot (off target), one chance created, three fouls drawn and two interceptions in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Belgium.

Impact Moutinho had another solid display in his second straight start of the Euros. He was fairly productive with three shots, four chances created and six crosses from his four appearances (two starts). The veteran will now look towards sustaining his form for the next campaign again.

JUNE 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots in first Euro start Moutinho had two shots (off target), two chances created and 44 passes completed in Wednesday's 2-2 draw to France.

Impact Moutinho wasted some good opportunities for a major contribution in his first start of the campaign but overall turned in a solid display making a good bid to stay in the starting XI. A potential return of Bruno Fernandes to the first team for the knockout stages though could see Renato Sanches or Moutinho pushed back to the bench.

JUNE 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Still solid in disappointing season Moutinho ended the season with one goal and one assist from 116 crosses in 33 appearances (28 starts).

Impact Moutinho had logged 196 and 220 crosses over the previous two campaigns before the loss of Pedro Neto and Raul Jimenez made the attack much more stagnant for Wolves in this season. Still, he's managed to make Portugal's roster for the Euros and should be able to get involved in the attack, though Bruno Fernandes is still likely to be the most valuable midfielder for their country.

MAY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Busy despite loss Moutinho sent in 11 crosses (four accurate) during Wednesday's 1-0 defeat to Everton.

Impact Moutinho was the man of the match for Wolves, creating three chances and making the most of his set-piece duty. He reached double digits in crosses off the back of 11 corners, and also provided some defensive value. Moutinho closes the campaign Sunday, at home against Manchester United.

MAY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brighton fights back to draw 3-3 against Wolves

Brighton has fought back from two goals down to snatch a point in a thrilling 3-3 Premier League draw with Wolves

JANUARY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chelsea beaten by Everton; Manchester derby stalemate

Everton beat Chelsea 1-0 to end the London club's 17-match unbeaten run in all competitions

DECEMBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

El Ghazi's stoppage time penalty gives Villa win over Wolves

Anwar El Ghazi has scored a penalty in the fourth minute of stoppage time to give Aston Villa a 1-0 win at Wolverhampton in a Premier League game that ended with two players sent o...

DECEMBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wolves share EPL lead after beating Crystal Palace 2-0

Wolverhampton has earned a share of the English Premier League lead after beating Crystal Palace 2-0 at Molineux

OCTOBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wolves sign Semedo from Barca, add to Portuguese connection

Wolverhampton demonstrated its new-found pull by signing Portugal defender Nelson Semedo from Barcelona in a deal worth up to 40 million euros ($46 million)

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wolverhampton beats Crystal Palace to retake 6th in EPL

Wolverhampton has taken back sixth place in the English Premier League after beating slumping Crystal Palace 2-0

JULY 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wolves beats Palace to chase Europa League, Brighton safe

Wolverhampton has taken a big step to qualifying for the Europa League by beating Crystal Palace 2-0

JULY 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LAFC selects Joao Moutinho with first overall pick in MLS SuperDraft

Club added three new players on Friday.

JANUARY 20, 2018

Akron's Moutinho goes No. 1 in MLS amateur draft

Akron's Joao Moutinho was selected Friday by Los Angeles FC with the No. 1 overall pick in Major League Soccer's amateur draft.

JANUARY 19, 2018

Didier Deschamps' naivety cost France Euro 2016

He had all tournament to figure his midfield out, but couldn't get it done

JULY 11, 2016

Portugal edge past Denmark, seal Euro qualification

Joao Moutinho fired Portugal to a 1-0 win over Denmark in Braga to help his side seal qualification for Euro 2016.

OCTOBER 8, 2015