Wolves and the looming threat of unwanted Premier League history

Wolverhampton Wanderers find themselves in a position few clubs ever escape. After 18 Premier League matches, their campaign has descended into a statistical nightmare that places them alongside (and in some cases below) the division’s most notorious underperformers. While managerial change often offers a reset, Wolves’ early-season numbers suggest this season could drift beyond a simple relegation fight and into historically poor territory.

The appointment of Rob Edwards was framed as a long-term commitment rather than a quick fix.