Talking of games lacking in excitement or eventfulness … Crystal Palace v Fulham is still locked at 0-0 with both defences in charge as it stands. All the reports coming from West Ham v Everton centre on how lifeless and lacklustre it’s been so far.

It's a potentially pivotal fixture in the battle to beat relegation from the English Premier League as bottom club Wolves host 19th placed Southampton. Wolves came close to claiming their first win of the season last weekend at home against Crystal Palace.

Follow live coverage as Wolverhampton Wanderers face Southampton today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.