Wolves doubters were out in full force in the build-up to their FA Cup third round tie at Bristol City with many backing the hosts to keep their recent history of upsets going. . However, the critics were silenced as the visitors displayed top-flight class in a much-improved display at Ashton Gate.

Vítor Pereira was predicted to make a raft of changes but the manager settled on three from the club’s 3-0 Premier League loss to Nottingham Forest with goalkeeper Sam Johnstone, André and new signing Emmanuel Agbadou coming into the starting lineup. The 27-year-old defender Abagdou had a good debut after joining from Reims on a four-and-a-half year deal on Thursday. He was calm and assured on the ball, won free-kicks and confidently marshalled the back line.