Injuries Mar Wolves’ 2-1 Win Over Fulham In Premier League

WOLVERHAMPTON, England: Wolverhampton’s bid for European qualification was boosted by a 2-1 victory over Fulham within the Premier League but it surely got here on the expense of extra harm woes on Saturday.

Jean-Ricner Bellegarde limped off with round 10 minutes gone whereas fellow ahead Pedro Neto, who had been handed match after hamstring issues final weekend, pulled up simply earlier than halftime clutching the again of his left thigh.

The hosts made Fulham pay for missed alternatives, with Rayan Ait-Nouri scoring within the 52nd minute for his first aim since December 2022, adopted by an own-goal by Tom Cairney.

Alex Iwobi grabbed a stoppage-time comfort for Fulham.

The outcome lifted Wolves as much as eighth within the standings within the week when it was revealed the membership will open contract talks with supervisor Gary O’Neil this summer time.

Wolves’ sturdy kind had been halted by a 3-0 loss to Newcastle final weekend whereas Fulham — trying to win at Molineux for the primary time since 1985 — had been chasing a 3rd Premier League victory in a row.

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