Wolves Manager Gary O'Neil Highlights Team's Resilience Amid Pressure And Recent Success

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Wolves manager Gary O'Neil feels his team is finally reaping the benefits of their hard work after a challenging start to the Premier League season. Their recent 4-1 victory over Fulham, highlighted by Matheus Cunha's two goals, along with strikes from Joao Gomes and substitute Goncalo Guedes, showcased their attacking prowess and eased some pressure on O'Neil. This win lifted Wolves out of the relegation zone for the first time this season.

In the initial months of the 2024-25 campaign, O'Neil faced mounting pressure as Wolves managed only one point from their first eight matches. However, they have now secured eight points in their last four league games. O'Neil expressed his admiration for his players' resilience, especially after losing key players during the summer transfer window. He noted that this performance was among his favourites since becoming coach.

O'Neil acknowledged the difficulties faced due to a tough fixture list and the pressure that accompanied their league position. Despite these challenges, he praised his squad for stepping up and proving themselves. "We can enjoy this win, but there is still plenty of work to do," he stated. The team's recent form has been a testament to their determination and ability to adapt.

Meanwhile, Fulham's recent form has been inconsistent, with three losses in their last six Premier League matches. Despite matching Wolves in terms of shots and creating similar expected goals (1.01 compared to Wolves' 1.26), Fulham struggled against their efficient opponents. Playing with ten men following Joachim Andersen's injury further complicated matters for them.

Fulham manager Marco Silva described the match as "really weird" and expressed frustration over having to play with ten men without a red card being shown. "It's easy for us to say we were really unfortunate," Silva remarked about the situation that unfolded during the game.

The two goals scored while playing with ten men did not accurately reflect Fulham's efforts in Silva's opinion. Despite these setbacks, Fulham will need to regroup and focus on improving their performance in upcoming matches.

This victory marks a significant turning point for Wolves as they continue to build momentum in the league. With renewed confidence, they aim to maintain this upward trajectory in future fixtures.