Raúl Jiménez scores in Wolverhampton's win to take Championship lead

Mexican striker Raúl Jiménez found the back of the net once again for Wolverhampton, contributing to a commanding 4-1 victory over Stoke City. The win, secured in the fourth round of the English Championship, propelled the Wolves to the summit of the league standings.

Jiménez demonstrated his prowess from the penalty spot in the 52nd minute, calmly converting to extend Wolverhampton's lead. This goal added to his tally for the current Championship campaign, bringing him to two goals so far.

Wolverhampton's victory was a comeback performance. Stoke City had taken an early lead in the second minute through Sam Gallagher. However, Rodrigo Gomes quickly responded with a brace, scoring in the 19th and 23rd minutes to give Wolverhampton the advantage before Jiménez's penalty and a late goal from Jordan James in the 84th minute sealed the decisive win.

The result places Wolverhampton at the top of the Championship, showcasing their strong start to the season. Jiménez's consistent scoring is a significant boost for the team as they aim for promotion.