Wolverhampton Wanderers finally clinched their first Premier League victory since April, defeating Southampton 2-0 in a crucial match. Wolves’ coach, Gary O’Neil, who was under immense pressure following a 13-game winless run, saw his team take an early lead through Pablo Sarabia, scoring the club’s fastest Premier League goal.
Matheus Cunha then doubled the lead with a powerful strike early in the second half, securing three essential points that lifted Wolves off the bottom of the table, with Southampton now replacing them at the foot.
In other matches, Fulham climbed into the Premier League’s top six with a 2-0 win over Crystal Palace.
The Cottagers capitalized on an error by Palace’s Maxence Lacroix, with Emile Smith-Rowe finding the net just before halftime.
Harry Wilson added another late in the game after Daichi Kamada’s red card further hampered Palace’s comeback hopes.
Meanwhile, Brentford edged Bournemouth 3-2 at home, with Yoane Wissa’s brace helping the Bees recover from twice falling behind.
Brentford has now taken 16 of 18 possible points at home, showcasing their fortress-like form.
In a goalless draw, Everton managed to secure a point at West Ham, moving four points clear of the relegation zone, though both teams were met with boos at the final whistle due to dissatisfaction among fans.
Looking ahead, Manchester City, currently on a rare three-game losing streak, will attempt to break their slump against Brighton. A fourth consecutive loss would mark an unprecedented streak in manager Pep Guardiola’s career.
Liverpool, who lead the league by two points, aim to solidify their top spot in their match against Aston Villa at Anfield.
On Sunday, Arsenal will seek a rebound as they visit Chelsea, hoping to overcome a recent string of disappointing performances.
