Crystal Palace climbed to fourth in the Premier League with an assured 2–0 victory at Molineux, handing new Wolves manager Rob Edwards a tough start in his opening game in charge. Second-half goals from Daniel Muñoz and Yeremy Pino proved decisive in a physical contest where Palace showed the greater quality in crucial moments.
Palace threatened early. Ismaila Sarr saw a penalty shout waved away after appearing to be fouled on the edge of the box, while Jean-Philippe Mateta missed a clear chance when put through one-on-one. Wolves responded with spirit, and Ladislav Krejci went close after Dean Henderson’s parry from a deflected free-kick fell into his path, but he fired over.
The turning point arrived after half-time when Eddie Nketiah replaced Mateta. His impact was immediate, helping win the corner that led to Palace’s opener. Adam Wharton’s shot deflected kindly into the path of Muñoz, who finished confidently to make it 1–0.
Wolves’ confidence dipped, and Palace seized control. Moments later, Yeremy Pino sealed the win with a stunning curling finish from the edge of the area after slick forward play from Wharton. It was a moment of pure quality that highlighted Albion Glasner’s attacking philosophy and the squad’s confidence as they surged up the table.
Wolves continued to push, but a lack of cutting edge proved costly. They remain bottom of the Premier League, still winless after 12 matches and now eight points from safety. Despite effort and commitment, the gulf in quality in key areas was clear.
The win lifts Palace into the top four and strengthens their push towards European football, while Wolves face a growing battle to turn performances into points.
