Wolves replicate their performances against the big boys versus lesser lights as well

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Wolves have been exceptional in their matches against the Premier League’s big six in their first season back in the big time.

For newly-promoted sides, it is usually the matches against the teams around them that decide whether they survive or not and the matches against the big boys are seen as a bonus.

But Wolves have their sights set higher than seventeenth place and have clearly viewed their engagements with the bigger teams as opportunities to showcase their progress.

Nuno Santo’s side were good value for draws against both Manchester clubs and deserved to beat Arsenal last time out after an exceptional performance to put a tepid run of form behind them.

But they have struggled more against the so-called lesser sides and with three of their next four games coming against Huddersfield, Newcastle and Cardiff, they must find a way to rectify that.

Part of the issue is that Wolves can play on the counter attack against the bigger sides, but must break down some other top flight opponents.

But Wolves were adept at doing exactly that in the Championship and playmakers Ruben Neves and Joao Moutinho have the quality to unlock any backline.

Perhaps it is a question of attitude or intensity; but whatever it is, Santo must get to the bottom of it if Wolves are to achieve the top half finish they will be hoping for.