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Significant player spending and a rising wage bill have not translated to improved performances on the pitch, a trend maintained this term

Victory against Aston Villa took Wolves to 13 points, above Derby’s record low of 11, but also injected some belief into both squad and club

“They make plays, they’re hard on pucks,” Mats Zuccarello said of Utah. “They play that in-your-face game.”

Unai Emery’s side were out-worked and outwitted by the division’s bottom club, but their tactical failings at Molineux felt familiar

A tense, tight West showdown boiled over after Jokić objected to a hip check from Dort, which resulted in the latter’s ejection.

Both players joined Chelsea in the summer, but neither has become first-choice since then

The first six months of the season can be split into themes – from injuries, to rotation to player revivals and Arteta’s adaptations.

England’s top division is known for its competitive depth, meaning there is usually at least one upset every gameweek