Gary O’Neil praised Burnley despite his team’s narrow victory over them, acknowledging their well-organized play and competitiveness. The Wolves secured a crucial win with Hwang’s goal just before half-time in an otherwise evenly contested match.
When asked if it was a simple “job done,” O’Neil disagreed, emphasizing the significance of the win. He highlighted the challenge of facing Burnley, commending their organization and the difficulty other teams have experienced in progressing up the pitch against them.
O’Neil suggested a strategic approach of threatening the ball in behind and utilizing runners, acknowledging the team’s success in executing this plan.
Refusing to dismiss Burnley with a “job done” label, O’Neil acknowledged their Championship victory and substantial summer spending, emphasizing their right to compete at the Premier League level. He expressed satisfaction with the win, recognizing the competitiveness of every Premier League game.
O’Neil also commented on a critical moment when Burnley missed a golden opportunity to take the lead just before Wolves’ goal. He praised Wolves’ goalkeeper, Dan Bentley, for making a crucial double save and admitted the team’s defensive lapse from their own throw-in was “absolutely crazy.” O’Neil expressed relief at the save and mentioned improvements made at halftime to ensure a better second half performance, emphasizing the team’s avoidance of self-inflicted issues.
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