US EditionWinless Wolves Equal Unwanted Premier League Record as Relegation Looms Large
- On Saturday at Molineux, Brentford defeated Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-0 in the run-up to Christmas.
- Rob Edwards' changes saw Wolves' bright start quickly peter out as Brentford enjoyed more possession and the first shot came only in the 32nd minute, the longest wait in six years.
- Vitaly Janelt's clipped pass led to Brentford's opener, Mikkel Damsgaard's cross added a second in the 83rd minute, and Jorgen Strand-Larsen missed a VAR-awarded penalty.
- Wolves now have two points from 17 matches, equalling the lowest Christmas tally in Premier League history and suffering a 10th successive top-flight loss.
- Fans at Molineux held 'Our Club' signs calling for Fosun to sell shortly after Jeff Shi stepped down as Wolves executive chairman, while Brentford moved 10 points clear of the relegation zone.
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There was a time, not so far away, when Wolverhampton Wanderers was a respected project in the Premier League. An uncomfortable, competitive team, with identity, able to discuss points with the big ones and to rub shoulders with Europe. Today, instead, the Wolves walk along the edge of a statistical abyss that threatens to push them to an unwanted place: that of the worst team in the history of the Premier League since its foundation in 1992. Th…
Associated Press News
By The Numbers: A statistical look at Wolves' abject season in the Premier League
Wolverhampton is setting unwanted records in its nightmare season in the Premier League. This is a look at the team’s abject season so far by the numbers after its latest defeat, 2-0 at home to Brentford.
The Independent
Wolves 0-2 Brentford: Rob Edwards’ side remain winless after 17 Premier League games
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