Crystal Palace's recent victory over Wolves has propelled them to fourth place in the Premier League standings. The Eagles secured a 2-0 win at Molineux with goals from Daniel Munoz and Yeremy Pino in the second half. This achievement marks their best start in the top-flight since the 1991-92 season, having accumulated 20 points from 12 matches.
Despite their impressive form, Adam Wharton emphasised the importance of maintaining focus. "It's good. It just shows how tight the league is, we can't get ahead of ourselves," he stated after their climb into the top four. Wharton noted that a single loss could have placed them much lower in the standings.
The team's current performance is their best since they earned 21 points in the Championship during
the 2012-13 season. They have only lost two of their last 18 league games, securing seven wins and nine draws. Additionally, they have achieved three consecutive clean sheets for the first time since October 2023.
Meanwhile, Wolves are experiencing a challenging season, having failed to secure a win in their first 12 Premier League matches. This unfortunate record mirrors Newcastle's struggles during the 2021-22 season when they also went winless in their opening 14 games.
Rob Edwards, who recently took charge of Wolves, acknowledged that turning things around will take time. "It's not going to be done in a week," Edwards remarked on the club website. He highlighted issues such as confidence and belief as contributing factors to their current predicament.
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Wolves' tally of two points from 12 matches ranks as one of the lowest in top-flight history after this many games. Only Manchester United in 1930-31 and Sheffield United in 2020-21 had fewer points at this stage.
Edwards expressed his determination to improve Wolves' fortunes by fostering teamwork and hard work among his players. "We all want a magic wand, none of us have got it," he said, stressing that unity and effort are essential for progress.
Palace's manager shared insights into their strategy against Wolves, noting that starting well was crucial. The team focused on maintaining pressure and adapting to Wolves' compact defensive setup throughout the match.
