In a much-needed boost, Wolves secured their inaugural Premier League triumph of the season by defeating Southampton 2-0 in a solid performance marked by goals from Pablo Sarabia and Matheus Cunha. The stakes were high for Wolves as the possibility of manager Gary O’Neil facing dismissal loomed, making the victory crucial for the team. Despite a gritty game at Molineux, Wolves managed to fend off the Saints and elevate themselves to 18th place in the league standings.
The match took a contentious turn when VAR intervened, disallowing what seemed like a legitimate goal by Southampton. This stroke of luck, amidst past VAR controversies against Wolves, came as a welcome change for the club. Former referee Mike Dean criticized the decision, suggesting that the referee’s original call to allow the goal should have stood. Wolves have been historically shortchanged by officiating decisions, and this fortunate turn of events signals a shift in their favor.
With newfound momentum from their recent matches, Wolves are perhaps on the cusp of a positive trajectory in the league standings, securing five points from their last three games and fostering hope for a strong comeback.
