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Kieran Jackson, Callum Rice-Coates

Huddersfield beat Wolves to earn crucial three points

Aaron Mooy scored twice as Huddersfield climbed off the bottom of the Premier League table with a surprise 2-0 victory against Wolves.

The Australia international midfielder found the net in each half as the Terriers were deserved winners at Molineux, where the hosts looked off the pace on their return from the international break.

Mooy's double was the first time Huddersfield had scored twice in a game this season and their second win of the campaign lifted David Wagner's team up to 14th in the table. Wolves are now without a win in five Premier League matches, losing four. PA

The final game of Sunday afternoon's Premier League action is Wolves vs Huddersfield. Callum will be here shortly with all the team news and build-up to the game at Molineux. In the meantime, we point in you in the direction of Jonathan Liew's brilliant assessment of Moussa Sissoko from Tottenham's win over Chelsea at Wembley on Saturday: 
The teams are in!
 
 
Contrasting starts
 
This is, of course, a clash between two sides who are relatively new to the Premier League. Wolves have adjusted well since their promotion as Championship winners last season, while Huddersfield are hopeful of narrowly avoiding the drop for a second successive year.
 
The hosts will be strong favourites today. A win will see them move into tenth, above Leicester. Huddersfield, meanwhile, sit bottom, and will stay there if they don't avoid defeat today.
 
 
This is, admittedly, not likely to be an eight-goal thriller. But it is an intriguing contest nonetheless.
The teams are out. Not long to go now. Can Wolves get their first win in four games? Or will Huddersfield build on their two-game unbeaten run and move off the bottom?
KICK OFF
Wolves kick us off at Molineux.
Wolves 0-0 Huddersfield
 
3 minutes
 
Some early pressure from the hosts. Moutinho swings in a corner and Bennett's header is blocked. 
GOAL!
GOAL! Wolves 0-1 Huddersfield (Mooy)
 
6 minutes
 
Huddersfield's travelling fans go wild. The ball is pulled back into the path of Mooy and the Australian guides his right-footed shot expertly into the bottom corner. Wolves are caught out, and now they have a job on their hands to come from behind.
Wolves 0-1 Huddersfield
 
9 minutes
 
The home fans are making their frustration clear. Wolves have not started well: they look unusually sloppy defensively and have made things too easy for the visitors.
Wolves 0-1 Huddersfield
 
10 minutes
 
Excellent tackle by Kongolo to deny Cavaleiro, who was on his way through on goal. 
Wolves 0-1 Huddersfield
 
14 minutes
 
Another dangerous Huddersfield counter. Pritchard finds space and runs at the Wolves backline. His shot is blocked and loops out for a corner, but there's an alarming amount of space on the break for the visitors.
YELLOW CARD
Wolves 0-1 Huddersfield
 
17 minutes
 
Huddersfield's Tommy Smith slides in but gets nowhere near the ball. He's in the book and will have to be careful now.
Wolves 0-1 Huddersfield
 
20 minutes
 
Huddersfield look a well-organised and accomplished team so far, which might surprise some Wolves fans. David Wagner's side are executing their game plan immaculately, and playing with a lot of energy. How long they can keep it up for remains to be seen.
Wolves 0-1 Huddersfield
 
24 minutes
 
Wolves captain Coady makes a typically strong challenge on Hadergjonaj to thwart another dangerous counter. He's left feeling the effects of it, and there's a pause in play as he receives treatment. 
Wolves 0-1 Huddersfield
 
30 minutes
 
Another pause in play as Boly receives treatment. This game isn't flowing and that will suit Huddersfield.
Wolves 0-1 Huddersfield
 
33 minutes
 
Huddersfield have hardly given Wolves a sniff in front of goal. There's little cohesion in the hosts' attacks, despite their domination of possession.
Wolves 0-1 Huddersfield
 
35 minutes
 
Bennett goes for goal from distance, but his shot is way over. Huddersfield will welcome more efforts like that.
Wolves 0-1 Huddersfield
 
37 minutes
 
Big chance for Mounie. He attacks a corner with purpose and wins a header. There's enough power, but it's straight at Rui Patrício.
Wolves 0-1 Huddersfield
 
39 minutes
 
This time Kongolo wins a header at the back post. Again, though, it's straight at the goalkeeper.
Wolves 0-1 Huddersfield 
 
43 minutes
 
Moutinho is robbed of the ball in midfield by Mooy and Huddersfield look to spring another counter. They have done that well throughout, transitioning quickly from defence to attack. Wolves, meanwhile, have been poor and the fans are voicing their discontent.
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