Wolves face a daunting task as they gear up for their upcoming Premier League showdown after a disappointing performance against Brentford. Gary O’Neil expressed deep disappointment following his team’s 5-3 defeat before the international break, leaving them with a sole point from seven matches. This poor start has firmly anchored them at the foot of the league table. Only Southampton shares a similar struggle after their recent promotion.
On the flip side, Manchester City is in pursuit of another championship title and is currently in the mix with Liverpool and Arsenal at the league’s summit. With Wolves ready to host the reigning champions at Molineux, BBC Sport columnist Chris Sutton has offered his insights on the potential outcome of the match.
In their previous encounter in May, Wolves suffered a crushing 5-1 loss to City. Yet, an earlier matchup last season saw them clinch a dramatic 2-1 victory, courtesy of a winning goal by Hwang Hee-chan. Gary O’Neil stands at the helm of a team with just one point from seven games, facing the formidable task of confronting the champions, as noted by Sutton in his predictions column.
Despite recent struggles and defensive issues highlighted by O’Neil, Manchester City boasts the quality to potentially exploit Wolves’ vulnerabilities. While City has shown a tendency to concede goals, their attacking prowess remains formidable, raising concerns for Wolves’ prospects in the upcoming clash.
Following the disappointing outcome against Brentford, O’Neil aired his frustration, emphasizing the disconnect between their intended gameplay and on-field execution. The match at the Gtech Community Stadium left the coach profoundly dissatisfied with his team’s performance, citing reckless decisions and defensive frailties as key contributors to their defeat.
