Here is a look at what has changed throughout their time back in the #PL.

I've looked at the points and goals totals, when their goals are scored and conceded and the impacts of their new signings and substitutes.

#WWFC #Wolves

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It's as clear as day that Wolves aren't as good as they were in their first two Premier League seasons.

It's worth remembering that Wolves were above Man Utd and Spurs at that point last season, too.

So Wolves are winning less, scoring fewer and conceding more.

They have been scoring around half a goal per match less compared to last season. They haven't won in six matches and haven't kept a clean sheet in 12, too.

Let's not forget Wolves were quite poor after Project Restart last season as well.

In the 28 matches since, they have picked up 38 points. That's 1.36 points p/90 and would give you 51 in a season, which wouldn't be enough for the top half in the last two years.

One reason for this I think is fatigue. Wolves have had a small squad throughout their time back in the league, without signing consistent reinforcements since the summer of 2018.

Here's a look at the impact of signings per season. There's clear stagnation here.

Disclaimer to the above:

I know it's harsh to judge goalkeepers and defensive players by goals and assists, but it's hard to quantify their impact beyond how often they played (proving their form and importance) and the goals conceded and points statistics mentioned above.

Gradually the success of Wolves' transfer windows has dwindled. The summer of 2018 was excellent, but since then only Pedro Neto has been a consistent regular across a full season.

With players leaving, notably regulars Matt Doherty and Diogo Jota, the injuries to Raul Jimenez, Jonny, Willy Boly and Daniel Podence and others regulars' drops in form, that's a recipe for disaster.

Is the squad stronger than it was in the summer of 2018? I don't think so.

A result of Wolves' busy schedule (particularly last season) and lack of numbers is tiredness.

Let's first take a look at when Wolves' goals have been scored and conceded, and then we'll move onto substitutes.

The above shows that Wolves are scoring fewer and conceding more goals as matches go on, over the course of their three seasons.

They were infamous for their late fightbacks and winners, that's no longer the case.

Next, substitutes.

Here are how many goals have been scored and conceded after Wolves' first sub has been made, and how many points have been won or lost.

This means that, say, if it was 0-0 when the first sub came on and it finished 1-1, no points have been lost or gained.

What this shows is that Wolves have made no impact on their league position with their subs. They're conceding more goals after changes have been made, which is backed up by the table above showing they dwindle as matches go on, which wasn't true when they first came up.

This tells me that Wolves' squad isn't as strong as it was, and that their rivals are better than before.

If they had gained points using subs at the rate they did last season, they'd have six extra. That'd put them one point off seventh place.

Injuries have played a part, notably Raul Jimenez. That's clear to see below.

But, my caution with this is that a Jimenez injury, no matter how it came about, was inevitable because being the only senior CF until Cutrone's return for the best part of a year was incredibly risky.

So there we have it. Wolves are scoring fewer goals and winning fewer matches, and their substitutes are having no impact whatsoever.

What does that mean for Nuno, the owners, the current squad and potential signings? I'd love to hear your thoughts.

Thanks for reading!