Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Brighton & Hove Albion LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Brighton & Hove Albion
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Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Brighton & Hove Albion
With two wins from two, both by a scoreline of 4-1, Brighton top the Premier League table with the number six in both the points column and the goal difference one too. Roberto de Zerbi's side have started as they mean to go on, and some of the football on display will certainly spell danger for West Ham next time out. At the other end though, are Wolves, propping up the rest in 20th place with zero points and a goal difference of minus four. Brighton's three-goal burst in the second half was a mountain too high for Gary O'Neil's side to climb, and with Everton up next, Wolves need to ensure that their clear defensive frailties are addressed sooner rather than later.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Brighton & Hove Albion
The ever-dependable Solly March was absolutely everywhere for the Seagulls, flying up and down the field and twice popping up in the right place to finish off Enciso's superb crosses. As well as a brace, March managed five shots, with four on target, and attempted four crosses, creating one big chance. Winning six of his team-high 13 duels, March turned possession over on nine occasions via two tackles, three interceptions and four clearances, twice doing so in the final third to springboard Brighton's attacks.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Brighton & Hove Albion
A sensational performance from Brighton sees them return to the south coast with all three points, scoring three quick-fire goals in the first 15 minutes of the second half. Mitoma and Estupinan combined to finish off a move that came just 41 seconds after the restart, before March got his name on the scoresheet twice in four minutes, slotting home two pinpoint passes from the impressive Enciso. Wolves did pull a goal back through Hwang's header, but a late red card for Matheus characterised a disjointed and dispassionate performance from the hosts, who were met with a chorus of jeers from their own fans at full-time.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Brighton & Hove Albion
FULL-TIME: WOLVES 1-4 BRIGHTON AND HOVE ALBION.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Gilmour attempts to release Pedro for one last attack as he fires a cross-field ball over the top, but the substitute is offside and the linesman flags accordingly.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Brighton & Hove Albion
The second half goes from bad to worse for Wolves, who will play out the remainder of extra time a man down following that brain explosion from Matheus. They looked to have re-gained some composure following Brighton's three-goal burst early in the half, but apparently nobody told their number 27!
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Brighton & Hove Albion
BLOCKED!!! Cunha drives Wolves forward late on, playing a one-two in the box with Matheus before teeing up Beuno to his left. The substitute's first-time effort is blocked, and his second attempt skews away as Brighton survive a late onslaught from the hosts!
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