Brighton put their European hopes back on track by demolishing Wolves 6-0 to record their biggest Premier League victory after scoring four goals in a stunning first-half performance
Roberto De Zerbi’s side put defeats to Manchester United at Wembley and Nottingham Forest behind them in style, despite benching key players Kaoru Mitoma, Alexis Mac Allister and Moises Caicedo.
But the fresh legs of Deniz Undav saw him poke home the opener before Pascal Gross made it two and then added a third with a stunning volley that found the top-right corner.
There was still time for Danny Welbeck to add a fourth in the first period with a downward header and he netted the fifth just three minutes after the break, curling in from the edge of the area.
Undav followed suit by grabbing his second and Brighton’s sixth, although Wolves were fortunate they were not beaten by more as boss Julen Lopetegui raged at his players from the touchline throughout.
More to follow.
What’s next?
Brighton host top-four rivals Manchester United on Thursday, live on Sky Sports from 7.30pm; kick-off 8pm.
Thursday 4th May 7:00pm
Kick off 8:00pm
Wolves take on Aston Villa on Saturday at Molineux; kick-off 3pm.
Brighton’s remaining fixtures
May 4: Man Utd (H) – Premier League, kick-off 8pm, live on Sky Sports
May 8: Everton (H) – Premier League, kick-off 5.30pm
May 13: Arsenal (A) – Premier League, kick-off 3pm
May 18: Newcastle (A) – Premier League, kick-off 7.30pm
May 21: Southampton (H) – Premier League, kick-off 2pm
May 24: Man City (H) – Premier League, kick-off 8pm, live on Sky Sports
May 28: Aston Villa (A) – Premier League, kick-off 4.30pm
Wolves’ remaining fixtures
May 6: Aston Villa (H) – Premier League, kick-off 3pm
May 13: Man Utd (A) – Premier League, kick-off 3pm
May 20: Everton (H) – Premier League, kick-off 3pm
May 28: Arsenal (A) – Premier League, kick-off 4.30pm