Léo Bonatini downs Birmingham to give Wolves four-point lead at the top

04 December 2017 09:58
Wolverhampton Wanderers stretched their lead at the top of the Championship to four points but, more significantly, to 10 points from third place as they proved they know how to win ugly. Léo Bonatini’s early goal proved sufficient for a sixth successive victory to cement their mantle as title favourites.After the aesthetically pleasing thrashings of Leeds United and Bolton Wanderers at Molineux recently, Wolves had to dig a little deeper to see off Steve Cotterill’s side, who stay in the relegation zone after Bonatini’s goal was awarded on goalline technology. The dismissal of Harlee Dean, for a second yellow card, seven minutes from time helped give Wolves the advantage to see them over the line. Related: Gunners misfire, Hull upheaval and Benevento scenes – Football Weekly Continue readingreadfullarticle

Source: TheGuardian