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Mukiele Strikes as Sunderland Defeat Wolves 2-0 to Rise to Seventh

The result highlights Sunderland's strong home platform under Régis Le Bris after promotion.

Overview

  • Nordi Mukiele finished a one-two with Trai Hume in the 16th minute before Ladislav Krejci diverted a late cross into his own net to seal the scoreline.
  • Sunderland have taken 10 points from their first four home games, matching their best top-flight home start since 1968-69.
  • The victory lifts Sunderland to seventh with four wins from eight league matches, extending an impressive return to the Premier League.
  • Wolves stay bottom and winless after eight, having improved after half-time but again lacking a cutting edge in front of goal.
  • Régis Le Bris hailed a "tough" win and his side’s togetherness, while Vítor Pereira urged Wolves to convert chances, saying they "must win the next game."