Premier League: Mario Lemina responds to critics of Gary O’Neil following the struggling Wolves’ disappointing beginning.

**Postecoglou Frustrated as Spurs Squander Two-Goal Lead**

In a dramatic turn of events, Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou expressed his frustration after his side threw away a two-goal lead in their latest Premier League clash. The Australian tactician lamented, “We didn’t do what you need to do,” highlighting the missed opportunity to secure a vital victory.

Meanwhile, across the league, Wolves captain Mario Lemina has come out in staunch defense of under-pressure manager Gary O’Neil following the club’s disheartening 5-3 defeat at Brentford. The result has left Wolves languishing at the bottom of the Premier League table, with just one point from their opening seven matches.

Lemina did not shy away from acknowledging the gravity of the situation, admitting that the threat of relegation looms large even at this early stage of the season. However, he was quick to shift the focus away from O’Neil, insisting that the players must take responsibility for the club’s dismal form.

“The way we are playing, the way we are defending right now is going to get us in relegation, and we have to be honest about that,” Lemina stated candidly. He continued to defend O’Neil, asserting, “No, Gary is not the problem. He is doing really well. If you say Gary O’Neil is the problem, then you are liars and cheaters, because he has given us a lot. A lot of things we didn’t have before.”

The former Southampton midfielder emphasized the need for the players to repay O’Neil’s faith in them, stating, “He has given a chance to a lot of players, and now we have to give it back to him, because at the moment we are not giving it back.” He also noted that the fans have a strong affection for O’Neil, which is understandable given the current results.

Last season, Wolves finished a respectable 14th under O’Neil’s stewardship, but this campaign has proven to be a far tougher challenge. With a solitary point to their name and a worrying tally of 21 goals conceded, the pressure is mounting.

“It is not about the coach; it is not about anything but ourselves,” Lemina added, maintaining a sense of optimism that the team can turn their fortunes around. “We have just one point; it is really bad, but I am really sure that we are going to come back from this. There’s no excuses now. We have got to put our heads down and work really hard.”

Looking ahead, Wolves will face a daunting task against Manchester City following the international break. However, Lemina is hopeful, recalling that they managed to defeat the reigning champions 2-1 in the corresponding fixture last season. “The game is at home, and I know we are going to have the support from the fans. We are going to try everything to win the game,” he concluded, rallying his teammates for the challenge ahead.