Wolves 2-2 C Palace (November 2, 2024) Match analysis

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Wolverhampton Wanderers remain bottom of the Premier League despite an entertaining 2-2 draw at home to Crystal Palace on Saturday, with all of their goals coming in the second half.

Goals from Jorgen Strand Larsen and João Gomes within five minutes midway through the second period turned the game in Wolves' favor after Trevoh gave Chalobah Palace the lead.

But Palace defender Marc Guéhi equalized from close range from a corner in the 77th minute, meaning Wolves are yet to taste a league win after 10 games this season.

A point was the least Palace deserved as they created the best chances of the game and should have been leading until half-time. A goal in stoppage time was also ruled out.

Wolves lead the table with three points while Palace, who got their first win last week, are in 17th place with seven points.

There were some boos at the end and Wolves manager Gary O'Neil remains under pressure after a terrible start to the season.

It is only the third time in their history that Wolves have failed to win any of their first ten league games – and the first time since 1926/27.

“I don’t think it’s all down to him. The entire group bears a great responsibility. We have to keep going,” said Wolves striker Matheus Cunha. “As a football player, you have to devote your energy to the things you can handle.”

Palace were the better team in the first half and Will Hughes should have put them ahead before Jean-Philippe Mateta looked certain to score, only to see his shot blocked on the line by his own teammate Eddie Nketiah became.

The visitors took the lead after the hour when Chalobah's angled shot found the net after Wolves defended poorly.

The home side responded courageously and equalized when Strand Larsen was played through by Cunha and fired a shot through the legs of goalkeeper Dean Henderson in the 67th minute.

The strengthened Wolves then took the lead when Joao Gomes turned substitute Goncalo Gomes' low cross into the goal five minutes later.

Palace weren't finished, however, and Guehi stole in at the back post to meet a header from teammate Daniel Muñoz in the 77th minute.

Wolves were spared defeat when Mateta converted a loose ball in the 96th minute, but his attempt was canceled due to a foul on goalkeeper José Sá.

“We should have taken the lead before half-time. After the 1-0 we had two great chances,” said Palace coach Oliver Glasner. “You could see that the players were tired, the squad is very strong at the moment. I’m proud of today’s achievement.”