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  "id": 7122801,
  "title": "Wolves beat Sheffield Utd, Preston sack Heckingbottom",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/wolves-beat-sheffield-utd-preston-sack-heckingbottom",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-13T14:31:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/09/13/wolves-beat-sheffield-utd-preston-sack-heckingbottom"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a dramatic 1-0 victory at Bramall Lane, Wolves secured a crucial win against Sheffield United in the Championship. Clutch substitute Raul Jimenez sealed the deal in the final moments of the game, capitalizing on a miscued shot by Tommy Doyle to score the only goal in the 90th minute. This triumph marks Wolves' third win in six second-tier matches and lifts them to seventh place in the table, their best position since last season's relegation.\n\nMeanwhile, Preston North End fired manager Paul Heckingbottom out of a job following a 1-0 home loss to Lincoln City. The team has suffered six defeats in their opening seven league games, placing them second from bottom. In a club statement, Preston acknowledged the squad's investment and Heckingbottom's dedication, but emphasized that the results have fallen short of expectations. Interim boss Jason Euell has been guiding the team until a permanent appointment is finalized.",
  "summary": "Wolves climbed to seventh after their third win in six championship games as they bid to return to the Premier League following last season's relegation.",
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        "title": "Wolves beat Sheffield Utd, Preston sack Heckingbottom",
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        "published": "2026-09-13T14:31:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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