Once again, Wolves are on the hunt for their first Premier League victory of the season as they prepare to face Southampton at home this weekend. The stakes are high for manager Gary O’Neil, as a failure to secure a win could put his job in jeopardy.
Despite backing from Fosun following a disappointing loss to Brentford, the club owners may struggle to maintain their support if Wolves cannot secure three points against a struggling Southampton side. The pressure is on O’Neil to turn things around, and a loss to Southampton might be the final straw.
In their last outing, Wolves could only manage a draw against Crystal Palace, a result that left fans feeling let down. While Palace were missing key players and presented a winnable opportunity for Wolves, they were unable to hold onto their lead and ultimately conceded an equalizer.
The late VAR decision that disallowed a Palace goal was seen as a stroke of luck for Wolves by former players Andy Thompson and Lee Naylor. Given the club’s history of contentious refereeing decisions going against them, this rare instance of luck was a welcome change.
Overall, Wolves will be hoping to capitalize on this stroke of luck and finally secure their first win of the season against Southampton. The pressure is on for O’Neil, but with fans and former players recognizing the need for some good fortune, perhaps this weekend will be the turning point for the team.
