Wolves striker Steven Fletcher scored twice in the closing stages to clinch a 2-1 win over Sunderland on Sunday that left new Black Cats boss Martin O'Neill in no doubt about the size of the task facing him at the Stadium of Light.
O'Neill was confirmed as Steve Bruce's successor on Saturday and the former Aston Villa and Celtic manager was in the stands at Molineux to get a first glimpse of his new players.
Sunderland slipped below Wolves into 17th place in the Premier League table and O'Neill will officially take charge on Monday with his team only one point and one place above the relegation zone.