Wolves Fans’ Verdict v Brighton: Wolves outmuscled and outclassed at home

What is it about Brighton, they always look world beaters whenever we play them? Right from the opening few minutes they looked like they were going to be a tough challenge.

Although possession and momentum ebbed and flowed throughout the game Brighton always looked sharper with their first time passing and stronger when it came to winning the 50-50s.

Our level was not as high as in recent games with a much greater number of unforced error. Our game plan too looked suspect. Why we constantly invited their high press, when we looked vulnerable, while a Sa long ball to Ait-Nouri up against a 5ft 4inch Lamptey, would surely have brought more joy.

I was quite happy with the starting line-up. Larsen wasn’t fit to start, but I was happy that Guedes started and we had a striker playing.

I don’t particularly like it when Cunha or Munetsi are the number nine, both are better playing deeper, so to have Guedes as more of a focal point was the right move from Vitor Pereira and it was an opportunity for Guedes with his future up in the air.

Wolves made a good start to the game, both teams had a good intensity and the fans were really engaged. Down the left Cunha and Ait-Nouri were dangerous and Guedes had a couple opportunities, which you expect him to do better with.

Wolves had the VAR decision go in their favour but then so quickly gifted Brighton an opportunity, which was disappointing.