Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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This year sees Manchester City try to defend their crown and claim a historic fourth title in succession. Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering City, who also won the Champions League and FA Cup last season, will have to see off Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and the rest to claim an unprecedented sixth league title in seven years.
Meanwhile Luton Town are making their first appearance in the Premier League, having risen from non-league in an incredible decade of progress. They followed Championship winners Burnley and second-placed Sheffield United in earning promotion to the top flight.
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Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
SA KEEPS IT 0-0! Sa gets out to punch the corner as far as Garner before making a fine double save! He blocks Garner's volley, before getting behind Branthwaite's rebound and holding the ball at the second attempt. Everton are upping the ante!
Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Everton almost catch Wolves out! Young's clever free-kick over the wall finds Danjuma, who prods goalwards. His shot almost squirms under Sa, but the Wolves goalkeeper gets it behind for a corner.
Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Doucoure cuts inside from the left, but instead of going for the shot, he attempts to find Garner. His cross is narrowly behind the former Manchester United midfielder, who is unable to turn it goalwards. Both teams need to make better decisions in attack.
Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Yellow Card Mario René Junior Lemina
Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Now Cunha finds Bueno running in behind with a cheeky ball around the corner, but the left-back is chased back by Patterson and only cross behind while on the stretch.
Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
A promising break looks to be on for Wolves as Cunha finds Bueno advancing down the left, but he checks back and concedes possession with a slack pass. They need to be sharper in those situations.
Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Semedo fouls Dobbin on the Everton left. The Wolves right-back needs to be careful after being booked shortly before the break.
Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Hwang has scored each of Wolves' last two Premier League goals (against Everton in May and Brighton last week). How will the visitors cope after being forced to withdraw the South Korean?
Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Doucoure gets the ball rolling for the second half. Will we get a winner in this early-season basement battle?
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