Premier League legend Alan Shearer has issued a stark warning to Wolverhampton Wanderers, suggesting the struggling club could be headed for an unwanted piece of Premier League history as they prepare to face West Midlands rivals Aston Villa this weekend.
Wolves' Dismal Start Threatens Premier League Infamy
Wolves currently sit rock bottom of the Premier League table with just two points from their opening twelve games, having failed to register a single victory this season. This miserable start has put Rob Edwards' side in serious danger of relegation, but there's an even more concerning prospect emerging according to top pundits.
The club now faces the genuine risk of challenging Derby County's long-standing record for the lowest points tally in Premier League history. Derby achieved their infamous mark during the 2007/08 season, accumulating just 11 points throughout the entire campaign.
Pundits United in Gloomy Prediction
Both Alan Shearer and Paul Merson have expressed serious concerns about Wolves' ability to avoid this embarrassing milestone. "I don't think Wolves can win this weekend," Merson stated in his Sportskeeda column. "It looks like Derby County's record for lowest points will be under threat from Wolves this season."
Shearer echoed these sentiments in his predictions for the Metro, noting: "It won't be long before Wolves fans are looking at Derby's lowest points record, and what I've seen from Wolves is that there is a danger that record could go. I haven't seen anything to suggest anything differently."
The statistics make for grim reading for Wolves supporters. With only two points and seven goals in twelve matches, the team's form has been consistently poor, including losses to all three promoted teams this season.
Villa Clash Looms as Another Tough Challenge
This Sunday's derby at Villa Park presents another formidable challenge for the struggling visitors. While Wolves languish at the bottom, Aston Villa have surged up the standings to fourth position, establishing themselves as genuine top-four contenders after an early-season spell in the relegation zone.
Merson highlighted the contrast in fortunes, stating: "Aston Villa are flying in the league, they are up to fourth now. After first five gameweeks, I still remember, Villa were in the relegation zone. Got to give them credit for this revival."
Both pundits predict a comfortable victory for the home side, with Merson adding: "I can't give Wolves a chance here, it feels like too much for them. Comfortable win for Villa."
The upcoming fixture list offers little comfort for Wolves, with Shearer and Merson both suggesting the team could be "dead and buried" in the relegation battle if their form doesn't improve dramatically soon.
While analytics firm Opta previously suggested Derby's record might be safe because it's "so hard to maintain such a level of professional depravity over 38 games," Wolves' current trajectory has the experts genuinely concerned that history could be in the making.
