Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Southampton LIVE: Latest Premier League updates
Stay tuned for real-time updates as Wolverhampton Wanderers take on Southampton today in the Premier League. The Independent will be providing comprehensive coverage of this entire season, as Manchester City aims to secure an extraordinary fifth consecutive title by the end of the 2024/25 season.
Arsenal and Liverpool will be in pursuit of Pep Guardiola’s team, but equally interesting will be the competition for Champions League spots, as an increasing number of teams aim for a top-four finish. Chelsea is still making significant investments, Manchester United is in the midst of a transformation, and Tottenham along with Newcastle are hoping for better results this season. However, it was Aston Villa that surprised everyone by securing fourth place last year.
In the meantime, Southampton, Leicester City, and Ipswich Town are back in the top division after earning promotion last year. Each team is optimistic about lasting longer than just one season. Stay updated with the latest live coverage from the Premier League here:
Wolves Face Off Against Southampton
Fernandes takes a shot from the edge of the penalty area, but it's intercepted by Dawson, resulting in another corner for Southampton. The corner from the left is well taken, and Harwood-Bellis, who is completely unmarked, rises to head it. Unfortunately, his attempt is weak and goes far off target. It’s another missed chance for the Saints.
Wolves Face Off Against Southampton
The Saints successfully handle a counter-attack from the Wolves down the right flank, but then the visitors make a push of their own. Southampton has dominated possession with 72% so far, so they must be feeling frustrated that the score remains 1-0 in favor of Wolves.
Wolves Face Southampton In Key Matchup
Cunha is called back for a foul on Walker-Peters after Gomes lost the ball cheaply again in the midfield. The free-kick sent into the box is easily dealt with by the Wolves defenders, but Southampton quickly organizes themselves and earns a corner when a cross from Lallana meets a Southampton player’s head and is deflected out for a corner. Wolves handle the corner with little trouble.
Wolves Face Off Against Southampton
The game comes to a short halt as Sa receives medical attention for what appears to be a hamstring injury. The silver lining for Wolves is that he has opted to carry on after a quick treatment session. They certainly wouldn’t want to deal with another injury on the team.
Wolves Face Off Against Southampton
The referee gives Sarabia a warning after it appears he steps on Manning's hand while the Southampton player was trying to retrieve the ball for a throw-in along the sideline. Sarabia protests, insisting that he didn't touch Manning at all. The Wolves fans respond with boos.
Wolves Vs Southampton: A Clash Of Titans
Southampton is showing strong offensive skills right now, rapidly changing their play and looking for opportunities to score. However, they haven’t been able to create that crucial moment in the attacking zone since the goal that was ruled out. Even though Wolves are ahead 1-0, the home team seems a little unsettled.
Wolves Face Off Against Southampton
Semedo takes on Manning after Gomes makes a bad pass. He collides with Manning and is penalized for the foul. Manning feels some discomfort but continues playing, while the referee cautions Semedo. Southampton gets the ball back and keeps it at the back for a period, frustrating the home fans.
Wolves Vs Saints: A Clash Of Titans
It seemed like Ait-Nouri was ready to take off and initiate another attack for Wolves down the left side. He had plenty of room to maneuver. Yet, for some inexplicable reason, he opted to pass it behind him, and that opportunity fizzled out.
Wolves Vs. Saints: Match Preview And Insights
Harwood-Bellis becomes the initial player to receive a yellow card for fouling Cunha, who was making another quick dash down the left wing following a fantastic first touch that allowed him to move the ball past Harwood-Bellis.
Wolves Take On Southampton In Exciting Match
Strand Larsen and Manning collide in the midfield, and the Wolves striker remains on the ground for about a minute before eventually recovering and continuing to play.
