AliousAlan Shearer Confident Wolves Have Secured Premier League Survival**
Wolves took a massive step towards securing their Premier League status with a crucial 2-1 victory over Southampton at St. Mary’s Stadium, moving nine points clear of the relegation zone. Alan Shearer has now weighed in on the relegation battle, delivering a strong verdict on Wolves’ chances of staying up.
Wolves Strengthen Survival Hopes with Southampton Victory**
Vitor Pereira’s side picked up three vital points on the south coast, thanks to a brace from Norwegian forward Jorgen Strand Larsen. The striker netted his eighth and ninth league goals of the season, with Jean-Ricner Bellegarde providing assists for both.
The result was not only significant for Wolves’ position in the table but also in terms of their survival odds. According to Opta data, their chances of dropping back into the relegation zone now stand at a mere 1.8%. The outlook is increasingly positive for Pereira and his squad, who seem on track to achieve their primary objective—staying in the Premier League.
Shearer Certain Wolves Are Safe After Southampton Win**
While Wolves have endured a turbulent season, Pereira has managed to steady the ship since replacing Gary O’Neil. The Portuguese coach has amassed 23 points from his first 13 league matches, while relegation rivals Ipswich Town, Leicester City, and Southampton have all struggled to pick up points in recent weeks.
Following Wolves’ latest win, Shearer expressed his belief that the relegation battle is effectively over for them. Speaking on *Match of the Day*, the former England striker made it clear he doesn’t see them getting dragged back into danger:
**“It’s done, yeah. That was a massive win for Wolves today. I never had much hope for the three promoted teams anyway—they’ve struggled for most of the season.”**
Wolves Must Stay Focused to Secure Survival**
Although Wolves weren’t at their absolute best against Southampton, the quality of their opponents meant they had a great opportunity to extend the gap at the bottom—and they took it. A loss could have been damaging psychologically, but now they find themselves in a strong position with many pundits, including Shearer, predicting that the current bottom three will be the ones to go down.
However, Wolves fans will remain cautious until safety is mathematically certain. Pereira will likely instill a similar mindset in his players to ensure they maintain their focus in the final stretch of the season.
With upcoming fixtures against West Ham United and Ipswich Town after the international break, a draw and a win could be enough to officially confirm their Premier League survival.
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