At a Glance
- Wolves win 3-0 over West Ham, their first Premier League victory after 20 games
- First win since April 26, last season
- Wolves now 6 points, 12 from safety, 6 points behind Burnley
- Why it matters: Ending a long winless run gives Wolves breathing room in the relegation fight
After a season-long slump, Wolverhampton Wanderers broke their winless streak with a 3-0 triumph over West Ham at Molineux on Saturday.
A Long-Awaited Victory
The win marked Wolves’ first Premier League victory in 20 games, the longest such wait since the league began in 1992. Bolton Wanderers hold the overall record with 22 attempts. Jhon Arias, Hwang Hee-chan and Mateus Mané each scored in the first half.
- Jhon Arias – 1st goal
- Hwang Hee-chan – 2nd goal
- Mateus Mané – 3rd goal
Relegation Context
Wolves now sit on 6 points, 12 from safety with 18 games remaining, but still trail next-to-last Burnley by 6 points. West Ham remains in third-last place, four points from safety after losing 2-0 at Brighton.
Key Takeaways
- Wolves’ 3-0 win ends a 20-game winless run
- The victory leaves them 12 points from safety
- They remain 6 points behind Burnley, with 18 games left
The result lifts Wolves from the brink of relegation and gives the club a chance to regroup in the final stretch of the season.
