EPL: Brighton Edges Wolves 2-0, Boosts European Hopes

Brighton defeated Wolves 2-0 at Molineux, with Danny Welbeck scoring a penalty and Brajan Gruda netting his first goal for the club. The win keeps Brighton's European hopes alive with two league games remaining.

Brighton secured a 2-0 win over Wolves at Molineux, bolstering their European hopes. Danny Welbeck scored from the penalty spot before halftime, and substitute Brajan Gruda netted his first goal for the club late in the second half.

Matheus Cunha had the best chance for Wolves, but Bart Verbruggen made an impressive save to deny him.

The Seagulls now sit ninth, level on points with seventh-placed Brentford. Wolves had several early chances but failed to capitalize, and Brighton's substitutions revitalized their performance in the second half.

Danny Welbeck scored, reaching 10 Premier League goals in a season for the first time since his Manchester United debut in 2008.

Welbeck's teammate, 20-year-old Ansu Gruda, scored a crucial goal with a delicate chip over Jose Sa, doubling Brighton's lead against Wolves.

The win keeps Brighton's European hopes alive with two league games left, although the outcome depends on other results.

Brighton, who had previously won only one of their last seven games, appeared to be gaining momentum by the midpoint of the first half against Wolves.

Danny Welbeck initially thought he had scored his 10th goal of the season, but it was disallowed due to Yankuba Minteh's interference. However, Welbeck soon made sure of his milestone, converting a penalty after Matheus Cunha fouled Mats Wieffer, sending Jose Sa the wrong way.

After the break, Wolves surged forward following Vitor Pereira's substitutions, putting Brighton on the back foot. However, the Seagulls capitalized on a deflection when a pass was redirected into Brajan Gruda's path, allowing him to score his first goal in 19 appearances.

The win over Liverpool on May 19 may have altered Roberto De Zerbi's successor's outlook on the European race.

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Wolves' promising season, highlighted by a five-match winning streak in April, may end on a disappointing note after consecutive losses without scoring. They'll regret missed chances, particularly in the first half.

Goncalo Guedes and Matheus Nunes' headed efforts were among the opportunities squandered.

Pereira's gamble to introduce Jean-Ricner Bellegarde, Pablo Sarabia, and Jorgen Strand Larsen just before the hour mark paid dividends, as the hosts suddenly found new energy. 

They enjoyed their most promising spell of the match as the game opened up, with Brighton goalkeeper Verbruggen making a crucial save on a deflection off Jan Paul van Hecke to keep his team ahead. Despite the late surge in momentum, the hosts ultimately ran out of steam towards the end. 

With upcoming fixtures against Crystal Palace and Brentford, they still harbor hopes of securing a mid-table finish, proving that their recent form isn't just a one-off.