Marc Guéhi's late goal for Crystal Palace denied Wolverhampton Wanderers their first league win of the season, leaving Gary O’Neil still searching for that elusive victory. Wolves initially took the lead with a goal from Trevoh Chalobah, but they squandered their advantage in the second half. Jorgen Strand Larsen and João Gomes scored in quick succession, turning the match in Wolves' favor. However, it seemed they may have relaxed too soon, believing the hard work was done. Wolves struggled to maintain their momentum, and the decision to part ways with their set-piece coach last month loomed large as both of Palace's goals came from set pieces. Guéhi managed to evade his marker, substitute Gonçalo Guedes, to score from a corner, ultimately securing a point for Palace. In a dramatic finish, O’Neil was relieved when VAR upheld referee Anthony Taylor's decision to disallow a last-minute goal from Jean-Philippe Mateta due to a foul on goalkeeper José Sá. However, the result may have cost O’Neil some support from the home fans.

Wolves are approaching a critical juncture, according to manager Gary O’Neil, following a dismal start to the season that he described as “like a disaster.” With the team currently sitting at the bottom of the Premier League after suffering six defeats in their first seven matches, O’Neil emphasized the need for resilience as they prepare to face Manchester City. The Wolves have managed to secure just one point from their challenging schedule, which included matches against seven of the league's top 11 teams. Their only positive result came from a draw against Nottingham Forest in August. O’Neil is keen for his players to show signs of determination and fight, especially with the daunting task of facing Pep Guardiola’s champions on Sunday, followed by a trip to in-form Brighton the following weekend. O’Neil remains hopeful that a turning point is on the horizon, urging his squad not to let their tough start define their season.