AliousWolves Edge Closer to Premier League Safety After Crucial Win Over Southampton
Wolverhampton Wanderers took a significant step towards securing their Premier League status with a hard-fought victory over Southampton, capitalizing on a weekend where results elsewhere also worked in their favor.
Matchday 29: A Perfect Weekend for Wolves**
Vitor Pereira’s side clinched a vital 1-0 win at St Mary’s, further widening the gap between themselves and the relegation zone. Their survival bid was strengthened as Ipswich Town suffered a defeat to Nottingham Forest, while Leicester City endured a heavy loss against Manchester United.
With just nine games remaining, Wolves now find themselves nine points clear of the bottom three, giving fans reason to believe that safety is within reach. Statistical models suggest their relegation probability has plummeted to just one percent—a testament to Pereira’s impressive turnaround at Molineux.
Van Nistelrooy Resigned to Leicester’s Struggles**
For Southampton, Ipswich, and Leicester, the fight to avoid the drop is becoming increasingly difficult. Southampton boss Ivan Juric has all but accepted his side’s fate, and similar concerns are growing at Leicester following their latest defeat.
After the Foxes’ 3-0 loss to Manchester United, manager Ruud van Nistelrooy struck a somber tone when speaking to the media.
**“We had chances to score, but the momentum just isn’t with us,”** he admitted. **“The players are giving everything in training, but the results aren’t coming, and it’s tough to take.”**
Acknowledging Leicester’s precarious position, he grouped his side with fellow strugglers Ipswich and Southampton, recognizing that all three promoted clubs have found it difficult to adapt.
**“We’re in the same battle as Ipswich and Southampton—we just haven’t been able to put enough points on the board.”**
Could Wolves Seal Leicester’s Fate?**
The importance of Wolves’ win over Southampton cannot be overstated, particularly as their direct rivals continue to falter. Pundit Alan Shearer has already suggested that the relegation battle is effectively decided, with the current bottom three looking destined for the drop.
If Wolves maintain their current lead over Leicester, an intriguing scenario could unfold when the two sides meet on matchday 34. Should results hold, a victory for Wolves in that fixture could mathematically confirm Leicester’s relegation—a crushing blow for the Foxes but a moment of celebration for Wolves and their supporters.
While the performance at St Mary’s wasn’t their most polished, the three points were all that mattered. With their fate firmly in their own hands, Wolves are now on the brink of securing their Premier League status for another season, while Leicester face the grim reality of an immediate return to the Championship.
Alious
