Burnley beat Wolves 3-2 thanks to Lyle Foster’s late, late goal, as the hosts remain winless and bottom of the table.
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Zian Flemming put Burnley 2-0 up early but Wolves came surging back through Jorgen Strand Larsen’s penalty and Marshall Munetsi.
But Foster won it with almost the last kick of the game to secure back-to-back wins for newly-promoted Burnley.
Wolves are on two points after nine games and Vitor Pereira is under big pressure. Scott Parker and Burnley are on 10 points and this was a massive win.
Wolves are in big trouble
With no wins from their opening nine games, Wolves are clearly in big trouble. This defeat underlines it. Big defensive mistakes keep haunting them and they are also looking nervous on the ball and the situation they are in. They’re feeling it. Vitor Pereira was furious with the way they conceded the winner against Burnley and just like last season Wolves have piled the pressure on themselves. But they don’t have superstars to get them out of trouble this time. It was always going to be a tough start after selling so many big players in the summer and not replacing them with experience. Fans are chanting against the owner and the board and aren’t necessarily blaming Pereira, even if some ugly scenes played out between him and some of the fans at full time. If Wolves don’t beat Fulham next weekend they can really hit the panic button. Hard. The alarm bells are ringing. Loudly. Even if most of this isn’t his fault Pereira knows time is running out. Fast.
What’s next?
Wolves host Chelsea in the League Cup last 16 on Wednesday, then head to Fulham for a massive game next Saturday. Burnley host Arsenal next Saturday in a free hit.
Wolves vs Burnley score: 2-3
Strand Larsen 42', Munetsi 45+3'; Flemming 14’, 30', Foster 90+5’
Wolves vs Burnley live updates! - By Joe Prince-Wright
Save from Dubravka!
Wolves almost make it 3-3 but Dubravka makes a fine stop! Where is the ref getting this time from?!?
Lyle Foster wins it!
What a poor error from Wolves to give it away and Lyle Foster slots it past Johnstone. Scenes!
Dubravka with a big save to deny Bellegarde
Bellegarde smashes it on target but Dubravka makes a really good stop to deny him. Wolves pushing hard for a winner late on.
Arias hits the bar with a superb free kick!
So close to Wolves going 3-2 up, as Arias curls a beautiful free kick off the bar and it hits Dubravka and comes back out. That is sensational from Arias. So unlucky.
Cagey start to the second half
Things haven’t really got going in the second half yet. After that first half full of goals and drama, there was always going to be a bit of a lull! Both teams just trying to figure out the best way for themselves to go for the win but also not leave themselves exposed at the back. It feels like Wolves are going to have to roll the dice first here...
Half time: Wolves 2-2 Burnley
Flemming’s double put Burnley in a commanding position, but Wolves came surging back through Strand Larsen’s penalty and then Munetsi right on half time. What a brilliant, chaotic, dramatic clash between two teams destined to be in the relegation scrap all season long. Buckle up for a wild second half.
Wolves are level!
Wow. What a turnaround! A cross into the box is flicked into the danger zone brilliantly by Strand Larsen and Munetsi is there to head home. Who saw that coming!? What a game!
Penalty kick to Wolves... and Strand Larsen scores!
A cross into the box sees Santiago Bueno get to the ball first and Cullen clips him. The Wolves defender goes down and a penalty kick is given. It looks harsh, but Cullen got the man. VAR checks for an offside but the decision stands. Jorgen Strand Larsen steps up and slots home calmly. That is a huge moment just before half time. Wolves are back in it!
Flemming again!
Wolves are all over the place and a ball from Cullen over to the back post is knocked back across goal superbly by Hartman and Flemming is there to finish easily. Wow. Quick VAR check for a possible foul by Flemming, but the goal stands. Cue more boos from the home fans.
Flemming gives Burnley the lead!
Oh no, the worst possible start for a Wolves side struggling for confidence. Flemming smashes home and the Wolves fans are stunned, then start their chants against the board and the owner. It’s getting ugly at Molineux.
Almost a goal for Wolves
A great cross is clipped in to the back post and Dubravka gets a crucial touch on it to put off Aria who was about to tap home. Wolves are on top after an even start!
Wolves lineup
Johnstone; Hoever, S. Bueno, Krejci, H. Bueno; Munetsi, Andre, Gomes; Arias, Strand Larsen, R. Gomes
Burnley lineup
Dubravka; Walker, Tuanzebe, Esteve, Hartman; Cullen, Florentino; Larsen, Ugochukwu, Anthony; Flemming
Wolves team news, focus
OUT: Leon Chiwone (knee)
Burnley team news, focus
OUT: Zeki Amdouni (knee), Jordan Beyer (knee), Connor Roberts (knee)
Wolves vs Burnley preview
Vitor Pereira’s side has just two points, sits dead last in the table and is headed for a bit of unwanted history if they can’t turn things around quickly. No club has ever started back-to-back seasons without a win in its first 10 games, but that’ll be Wolves’ reality if they can’t beat Burnley this weekend or Fulham next week. Six straight wins in the springtime meant that Wolves finished 16 points above the relegation zone last season, but any such run is going to require a few more goals here and there (0.63 per game this season, compared to 1.42 last).
Burnley, meanwhile, are two points clear of the bottom-three after beating Leeds 2-0 last weekend. Unfortunately for the Clarets, both of their wins have come at home and they’re still searching for their first point away from Turf Moor. After visiting Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United, Manchester City and Aston Villa to open the campaign, a trip to Molineux might be just what Scott Parker’s side needs.
Wolves vs Burnley prediction
Two teams in the bottom-three for xG (both well below 1.0 per game), but Wolves have been miles better defensively (8th-best xGA) compared to Burnley, far and away the worst in the league (1.98 per game). Wolves 2-1 Burnley.
