Leicester City fans were left fuming by one decision ahead of their relegation six-pointer.
The festive period is upon Leicester City as they aim to pull away from the Premier League’s bottom three.
Ruud van Nistelrooy’s side suffered a hammering by Newcastle last weekend, and must now pick themselves back up as they host Wolves.
Van Nistelrooy has been boosted by the news that Harry Winks is fit and available after missing the last four games through injury.
However, it’s not all good news for the Dutchman, who saw one questionable decision get made ahead of Sunday’s showdown.
Matheus Cunha of Wolverhampton Wanderers during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers FC and Ipswich Town FC at Molineux on Dec...
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Leicester City fans fume as Matheus Cunha is available for Wolves
For both Leicester and Wolves, this is a massive game in the context of their seasons as they aim to survive in the Premier League.
The Foxes hold a five-point advantage over their 19th-place opponents, who they’ve avoided defeat against in seven of their last eight matches.
Controversially, though, the visitors have received a boost before visiting the King Power Stadium. Forward Matheus Cunha was facing a ban from the FA after lashing out at an Ipswich Town security guard last weekend.
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Supporters expected the Brazilian to get punished instantly but a decision is yet to be made on the length of his ban and he’s now available for the match.
🚨 Matheus Cunha is free to play on Sunday against Leicester.
Wolves are yet to hear from the FA on any potential ban and until they do, he is free to play.
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Reacting to this news on X, formerly Twitter, fans were understandably annoyed that action wasn’t taken straight away.
“Soon as our games over tho he will get a 4 game ban. Joke,” one person replied.
“Should’ve been issued a ban as soon as that video came to FA’s attention. No defending that at all. Shameful,” another responded.
“It’s ridiculous, he should definitely be suspended, but it’s no excuse we should he winning either way,” a third commented.
“87th minute – Leicester 0 – 1 Wolves. Cunha. Leicester 32 shots, Wolves 2,” one fan hilariously responded.
“League just trying to screw us again for avoiding the points deduction is what it is. Have to step up and beat Wolves as we’ve got two horrible games after,” a sixth replied.
“Whole club and fans freaking out for Wolves solely because we don’t know if Mads can play shows purely how much he’s been our savior this season,” a seventh said.
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Cunha being available for Wolves hands the visitors a much better chance of winning on Vitor Pereira’s first game in charge.
The 25-year-old has risen to prominence as one of the Premier League’s best attackers, placing in elite company for goals and assists this term.
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Mohamed Salah – 13
Erling Haaland – 13
Cole Palmer – 11
Bryan Mbeumo – 10
Chris Wood – 10
Nicolas Jackson – 9
Yoane Wissa – 9
Matheus Cunha – 8
With Mads Hermansen a doubt for the match after going off injured against Newcastle, there’s a possibility that Jakub Stolarczyk could be in goal instead.
This wouldn’t be an ideal scenario however, the hosts will still be confident of victory with Jamie Vardy spearheading their attack.