EPL: Sunderland's Strong Home Form Continues with 2-0 Win

Wolves struggle as Sunderland wins 2-0 at Stadium of Light

Sunderland's Nordi Mukiele scores the first goal in a 2-0 win over Wolves, with an own goal from Ladislav Krejci sealing the victory for the Black Cats.

The lack of quality in front of goal suited Sunderland, who were able to seal their victory when Ladislav Krejci's attempted...

Sunderland's impressive home form continued as they defeated Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-0 at the Stadium of Light, extending their unbeaten start to the season to four Premier League matches. This win marked a significant turnaround for the Black Cats, who had struggled with slow starts this season.

The hosts quickly found their stride against struggling Wolves, taking the lead just 16 minutes in through Nordi Mukiele's goal. Despite Wolves' efforts to gain momentum, Sunderland's defense held strong, and the hosts sealed the win with a late own goal from Ladislav Krejci. The victory lifted Sunderland to seventh in the table, while Wolves remain bottom.

Sunderland's bright start was nearly rewarded early on when Wilson Isidor sent a powerful near-post finish into the net, only to be denied by the assistant referee, as the effort was ruled offside.

However, the Black Cats quickly made their dominance count, taking the lead in the 16th minute. A brilliant combination between full-backs Nordi Mukiele and Trai Hume ended with Mukiele slotting home his first goal for the club, capping off a slick one-two exchange between the two players.

Sunderland continued to dominate the game, and it was only a matter of time before they doubled their lead. A prime opportunity arose when Nordi Mukiele's long throw was flicked on by Dan Ballard, landing perfectly for Trai Hume, but the youngster's diving header somehow clipped the outside of the post.

Meanwhile, Wolves struggled to gain any meaningful momentum, with the Sunderland defense resolute in repelling their sporadic attacks. The hosts' solid defensive display effectively nullified the visitors' attempts to trouble them, allowing Sunderland to maintain their grip on the game.

After halftime, Vítor Pereira's Wolverhampton Wanderers side showed improvement, but the Portuguese coach's frustration grew as his team failed to capitalize on the few chances they created. The lack of conviction in the final third was evident, with late substitute Tolu Arokodare squandering a rare opportunity in the closing stages.

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The lack of quality in front of goal suited Sunderland, who were able to seal their victory when Ladislav Krejci's attempted interception inadvertently deflected the ball into his own net. This own goal wrapped up a comfortable win for the Black Cats, who were in control throughout the match.

Sunderland's home form has been impressive, earning 10 points in their first four top-flight home games of the season. This marks a significant milestone, as it's the first time they've achieved this feat since the 1968/69 season.

The Black Cats may not have produced their most complete performance under Régis Le Bris, but the three points were secured nonetheless. Meanwhile, Wolverhampton Wanderers remain at the bottom of the Premier League table, still searching for their first win of the season.