Wolves earn slender victory over toothless Nottingham Forest

Having struggled to find the net this season, a wasteful first half from Wolves epitomised their troublesome start to the campaign.

Somewhat surprisingly, the main threat for the home side came via full-back Rayan Aït-Nouri, who threatened with a close-range header and a left-footed strike that flashed wide of the far post. Unable to find the target, the hosts were left ruing their chances at the half-time break.

After a quiet first half, the second period was dominated by VAR decisions, with both sides awarded penalties by referee Thomas Bramall.

Firstly to the hosts, who were given the chance to take the lead when Adama Traoré’s shot struck the arm of Forest defender Harry Toffolo, with the ever-reliable Neves converting from 12 yards.

Failing to create any real chances from open play, Forest’s only route back into the game looked like it may come from a set piece. A moment of madness from summer signing Matheus Nunes, who dragged down Ryan Yates from a corner, provided that chance for the visitors.

However, unlike their hosts, Forest failed to take advantage, with Brennan Johnson’s tame spot-kick comfortably saved down to the left-hand side by Wolves’ goalkeeper José Sá.

Yet another rude awakening for Steve Cooper’s Forest, who stay rooted to the bottom of the Premier League table, four points adrift of safety.

As for Wolves, while the victory may have arrived in attritional fashion, for the first time this season they’ve found a way to win under difficult circumstances - a step in the right direction for interim boss Steve Davis.

Flashscore Man of the Match: José Sá (Wolverhampton Wanderers)