Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Crystal Palace LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Follow live coverage as Wolverhampton Wanderers face Crystal Palace today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.
The likes of Arsenal and Liverpool will be chasing Pep Guardiola's side, but just as fascinating will be the race for Champions League places, with more teams than ever before having designs on top-four finishes. Chelsea remain big-spending, Manchester United's latest rebuild continues and both Tottenham and Newcastle will expect improvements this year - yet it was Aston Villa who snared fourth last term.
Meanwhile, it's Southampton, Leicester City and Ipswich Town who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Crystal Palace
The absence of Wharton in midfield is already evident. Palace are missing the presence of someone who can play on-touch passes and move the team forward. Kamada has tried to take a couple of touches too many and has risked giving the ball away in a dangerous area.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Crystal Palace
Ait-Nouri cuts inside against Chalobah and shapes up to put the ball across goal. Instead, he opts to shoot with his weaker right foot and puts the effort wide from close range.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Crystal Palace
HUGE CHANCE! Sarr pulled a pass backwards from the byline, but Nketiah swung and missed the ball. The pass carried on rolling to Hughes, who struck it left-footed inside the box, only to see his shot blocked. Kamada then had another follow-up shot, which Sa saved. That should’ve been 1-0!
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Crystal Palace
After a quick start from Wolves, Palace have grown into the game straight away. Kamada, Munoz, and Sarr have seen a lot of the ball on the right side. Neither side has made a big chance as of yet.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Crystal Palace
That’s something you don’t see much these days. Munoz has committed a foul throw as he attempted to get the ball back in play as quickly as he could.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Crystal Palace
An early Wolves free-kick is lofted into the box, but there is no danger for Crystal Palace, and they clear initially. Wolves regain possession and win themselves a corner through Gomes.
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Crystal Palace
KICK-OFF! Crystal Palace get the ball rolling, and the game is under way!
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Crystal Palace
The teams are out on the pitch, and we’re nearly ready for kick-off here in Wolverhampton!
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Crystal Palace
Gary O’Neil makes just the one change from this team that faced Brighton, with Lemina dropping to the bench. He is replaced by Sarabia, meaning that Joao Gomes can drop into the central midfield position. The rest of the team is unchanged; Strand Larsen starts up front again, with Cunha tucking in behind him. Semedo captains the side at right wingback. For Palace, their win in midweek against Aston Villa came at the cost of Eberechi Eze and Adam Wharton, who both picked up injuries. They are replaced in the starting lineup with Kamada and Nketiah, in a more attacking setup for Palace. Sarr starts behind Mateta, who hopes to add to his goal against Tottenham. Guehi captains the side from the defence.
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