Wolves head to Gtech Community Stadium fighting to keep their Premier League survival hopes alive, explains The Athletic’s Steve Madeley, with Rob Edwards’ side showing clear signs of improvement

Friday's FA Cup defeat to Liverpool has narrowed Wolves' focus to just the top flight, where they have won two, drawn two and lost just won of their last five games.

This win mattered because morale has been hanging by a thread. For supporters, it was proof that this side still has fight and still has pride. For the squad, it was a reminder that hard work and bravery can turn into wins.

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot began the week by saying he found most Premier League games no longer a joy to watch - and had little to enjoy as he described defeat at Wolves as the "same old story".

Wolves forward Fer Lopez is set to leave the club on loan this January as he continues to struggle. “I just think this is how it can go for strikers. I thought he scored a great goal at Villa the other week, it obviously got chalked off with the offside ...

Wolves are bottom of the Premier League, 12 points off safety. But two wins in a row have raised faint hopes that they could survive relegation.