Wolves 2-0 Brentford: Diego Costa scores first Wolves goal

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Diego Costa scored his first goal for Wolves in a 2-0 win against Brentford as the hosts put daylight between themselves and the Premier League relegation zone.

The former Chelsea and Atletico Madrid striker - a surprise arrival at Molineux in September - opened his account in fine fashion, firing home after a fortuitous ball landed to him off Christian Norgaard's outstretched foot (27).

It was a deserved goal for Wolves, who are finding their form at the right time of the season, and Hee-Chan Hwang (69) doubled the hosts' lead when he poked home in the second half.

The result was much-needed for Wolves, with manager Julen Lopetegui saying before the game that his side were in a relegation fight. However, he may feel differently now they are seven points clear of the bottom three thanks to back-to-back league wins.

Brentford's season is in danger of ending with a whimper, and they managed just three shots on target at Molineux. They have now lost three successive Premier League games for the first time since January/February 2022. They remain in ninth on 43 points, six away from Brighton in seventh place.

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What's next?

Wolves face a trip to Leicester on Saturday April 22; kick-off 3pm. Meanwhile, Brentford host Aston Villa, also on April 22; kick-off 3pm.

Wolves' remaining fixtures

April 22: Leicester City (A) - Premier League, kick-off 3pm

April 25: Crystal Palace (H) - Premier League, kick-off 7.30pm

April 29: Brighton (A) - Premier League, kick-off 3pm

May 6: Aston Villa (H) - Premier League, kick-off 3pm

May 13: Man Utd (A) - Premier League, kick-off 3pm

May 20: Everton (H) - Premier League, kick-off 3pm

May 28: Arsenal (A) - Premier League, kick-off 4.30pm

Brentford's remaining fixtures

April 22: Aston Villa (H) - Premier League, kick-off 3pm

April 26: Chelsea (A) - Premier League, kick-off 7.45pm

April 29: Nottingham Forest (H) - Premier League, kick-off 3pm

May 6: Liverpool (A) - Premier League, kick-off 5.30pm, live on Sky Sports

May 13: West Ham (H) - Premier League, kick-off 3pm

May 20: Tottenham (A) - Premier League, kick-off 3pm

May 28: Man City (H) - Premier League, kick-off 4.30pm

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