Brighton soared to the top of the Premier League table with a commanding 4-1 win over Wolves at the Molineux. Kaoru Mitoma's exceptional solo goal in the first half and a second-half brace from Solly March secured Brighton's dominance.
The match burst into life in the 15th minute when Kaoru Mitoma showcased his brilliance with a mesmerizing run. Cutting inside from 40 yards out, he deftly maneuvered past three Wolves defenders before slotting the ball beyond goalkeeper Jose Sa, giving Brighton a slender lead at half-time.
In the second half, Roberto De Zerbi's men unleashed a devastating offensive onslaught, effectively putting the game beyond reach for Wolves with three goals in just nine minutes.
Pervis Estupinan capitalised on Mitoma's set-up, converting the rebound from Danny Welbeck's powerful shot that had been parried by Sá.
Solly March opened his account in the 51st minute, thundering a shot home after a precise pass from the youthful forward Julio Enciso placed him perfectly in the penalty area.
Merely four minutes later, March completed his brace in a strikingly similar fashion, this time connecting with another Enciso delivery from the opposite edge of the area.
The hosts fought back valiantly, as substitute Hwang Hee-chan nodded in a corner kick from fellow substitute Pablo Sarabia just after the hour mark, providing a glimmer of hope.
Despite Wolves' spirited efforts to reduce the deficit, they were met with a resilient Brighton defence.
Wolves' fortunes continued to plummet as Matheus Nunes received a second yellow card in stoppage time, culminating in a frustrating end for the home side.
Brighton will be aiming to make it three wins in a row when they host West Ham next Saturday, while Wolves will travel to Everton on the same afternoon.
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Hwang Hee-chan 61' | Kaoru Mitoma 15' Pervis Estupiñán 46' Solly March 51' 55' |