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Wolves are back in Premier League action this weekend with an away trip to Sunderland
Wolves are bottom of the Premier League table after their tough start to the new season. They are inside the drop zone along with Burnley and West Ham. The Midlands outfit drew 1-1 with Brighton and Hove Albion in their last game before the international break.
Vitor Pereira was appointed as their head coach last winter and was picked as their replacement for Gary O’Neil. The Portuguese boss managed to keep them up with relative ease in the last campaign. However, he will have his work cut out to do the same again this time around.
Chris Sutton drops Wolves score prediction vs Sunderland
Wolves are back in action this weekend with an away trip to Sunderland. Their upcoming opponents were promoted from the Championship earlier this year after beating Sheffield United in the play-off final at Wembley. They have since adapted well to the step up in quality to the top flight under the guidance of Regis Le Bris.
Ex-striker Chris Sutton has delivered his score prediction for Saturday’s game, as per a report by BBC Sport: “Firstly, huge apologies to Sunderland fans. After all the stick I got from them for being so negative about them this season, I knew that as soon as I backed them to win a game, the wheels would come off - and that's exactly what happened against Manchester United.
“It just shows that they are better off with me writing their team off, so they should probably welcome my prediction for this game. This week, they are at home to Wolves, who are bottom of the table without a win, but the Black Cats have picked up a few injuries and their squad strength is a little bit of a concern.
“United deserved to beat them before the international break - and it's not often you say that about United, is it? - but I was impressed by Regis le Bris because he did not make any excuses afterwards. Sunderland need to get back on track but I don't think they will find it straightforward against a Wolves side who have drawn their last two games. There is not going to be a lot in this, and even I can't pick a winner. Sutton's prediction: 1-1.”
Paul Merson’s Wolves prediction against Sunderland
Wolves are yet to win in the league so far this term and are under pressure to start getting some more points on the board. Pereira has his work cut out as he looks to lift his players’ confidence levels. Prior to his move to England, he had spells with the likes of FC Porto, Flamengo and Al-Shabab and he is someone who has worked all over the world.
Former Arsenal and Aston Villa playmaker Paul Merson has had this to say ahead of their fixture against Sunderland, via Sportskeeda: “This is an absolute cup final of the highest level. If Sunderland win, they go 12 points clear of Wolves. That lead will take some catching, especially if you're a team like Wolves, who are still searching for their first win of the Premier League season!
“Everyone will say there are still 30 games left after this gameweek, but 12 points is such a humungous gap. Just imagine this, if you give Manchester City a 12-point lead at the top now, will you still back Liverpool or Arsenal to win the title? I don't think so, that's the difference a lead like that makes in this league!
“When you think of it, Wolves have been a bit unlucky this season. They took the lead and conceded late equalisers in each of their last two games against Tottenham and Brighton, respectively. I don't think they are a million miles off it, so this is still a dangerous game for Sunderland.”
He continued: “I'm going to back Sunderland here only because of the result they got against Aston Villa, despite going down to 10 men. They are solid at home and I expect them to keep things tight at the back and nick a win in the process. Prediction: Sunderland 1-0 Wolves.”
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