Wolverhampton Wanderers went into this weekend in 3^rd place in the English Premier League after a 2-0 win over Crystal Palace on Friday evening.

Daniel Podence was on the scoresheet, assisted by Pedro Neto, as Nuno Espírito Santo’s side made it ten points from the last twelve available and recorded a third clean sheet in four matches.

While numerous Portuguese players continue to put in sparkling performances across the continent, there are few in better form than Lucas João at English Championship leaders Reading.

Runaway table-toppers Reading were beaten 3-2 by Coventry City on Friday evening, but João scored a superb individual goal and registered a late assist to continue a spree which has seen his side take a commanding lead of the standings.

Wolverhampton Wanderers coach Nuno Espírito Santo has insisted that young Portuguese striker Fábio Silva will not be rushed into action at the English club following his high-profile move from FC Porto.

Silva, 18, joined Wolves in a surprise deal worth over €40m in September, with midfielder Vítor "Vitinha" Ferreira also heading to Molineux from Estádio do Dragão. Both players are being introduced gradually, with neither having started in the Premier League as of yet, but Nuno says the process of acclimatising to their new surroundings is being managed carefully.

Portuguese youngsters Diogo Dalot and Rafael Leão produced eye-catching performances this evening for AC Milan as both got on the scoresheet in a 3-0 win over Sparta Prague in the Europa League.

Dalot, making his home debut and deployed at left-back, was the provider for Leão’s goal before later scoring himself to make it a memorable occasion for the former Porto man. Meanwhile, Leão’s strike continues his good form in what threatens to be a breakout season for the striker in his second year in Italian football.