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Wolverhampton Wanderers are gearing up to bounce back from a tough loss to Manchester City as they welcome Brighton & Hove Albion to Molineux for their next Premier League encounter.
Despite falling short against the reigning champions, Wolves earned praise from Kevin De Bruyne for putting up a strong fight. The match could have played out differently had Jean-Ricner Bellegarde capitalized on a major scoring opportunity. That narrow defeat halted Wolves’ impressive six-match winning streak, but they now have a chance to restart their momentum with a home fixture against a Brighton side still clinging to faint hopes of European qualification.
As the two clubs prepare for Saturday’s clash, former Manchester United defender Gary Neville weighed in with his thoughts—and raised a few eyebrows with his prediction.
Speaking on *The Overlap* alongside pundits Ian Wright and Roy Keane, Neville admitted that the fixture feels strange, with both teams unlikely to make major leaps in the table. “It’s a weird one, isn’t it? You’re not playing for anything, are you?” Neville remarked, suggesting a potential lack of intensity or motivation.
Keane quickly challenged that view, emphasizing the importance of pride and commitment, even in the absence of high stakes. “What about pride, Gary? What about your fans who have travelled?” he said. Wright added that Brighton still have a European place to fight for, however slim their chances may be.
In the end, Neville stuck by his instinct and gave his verdict: a 3-1 victory for Wolves—a somewhat bold prediction, considering the Midlands club’s recent form against Brighton.
Historically, Wolves have struggled badly in this fixture. They’ve lost five of their last six Premier League meetings with the Seagulls, and their only recent win came via a narrow 1-0 victory in the FA Cup. That poor track record will undoubtedly serve as extra motivation for the hosts, who are aiming to secure their seventh win in eight league matches.
Although Wolves have little left to fight for in terms of league position, an extra boost in prize money and a strong end to the season could still be on the line. Under new boss Vitor Pereira, they’ve climbed to 13th and shown renewed energy and cohesion—factors that may just help them rewrite their recent narrative against Brighton.
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