Wolves secured their first Premier League win of the season with a 3-0 thrashing of West Ham, a result that leaves former manager Nuno Espirito Santo facing potential dismissal as the Hammers’ relegation fears intensify.
Rob Edwards finally secured his first victory as Wolves boss with a dominant 3-0 win over West Ham at Molineux.
The hosts took control early when Jhon Arias converted a low cross from Hwang Hee-chan after just four minutes.
Hwang then doubled the lead from the penalty spot after Soungoutou Magassa fouled Mateus Mane. The teenager Mane capped a brilliant first half by firing a low 18-yard strike into the bottom corner.
The defeat leaves former Wolves manager Nuno Espirito Santo under immense pressure, with West Ham now four points adrift of safety after nine games without a win.
Despite the arrival of new striker Pablo Felipe, the Hammers failed to register a single shot on target throughout the match.
Wolves fans took the opportunity to goad their former boss as the visitors’ lackluster performance cemented their place in the Premier League’s bottom three.
While Wolves remain bottom of the table with six points, the victory provides a glimmer of hope following a recent draw at Manchester United.
Edwards’ side appeared rejuvenated, forcing several saves from Alphonse Areola to prevent a heavier scoreline.
The result deepens the crisis in East London, as the club’s leadership weighs the future of Nuno following the short-lived tenures of previous managers Julen Lopetegui and Graham Potter.