Wolves fans, look away, the club have just matched a dubious milestone last recorded in 1977

As Wolves gear up to face Manchester United, there are many issues facing the club.

For fans, the ownership of Fosun has been lacklustre, and they are looking for change at the board level. On Monday night, protests are planned to take place against Jeff Shi.

When it comes to the actions on the pitch, they have not been great, and the Wanderers look destined for relegation.

We are not even halfway through the season, so there could be a small chance of survival, but with the form and performances shown this campaign, a miracle is needed.

One of the bigger problems facing Rob Edwards has been the lack of goals the Old Gold score, and that is evident by the latest of unwanted records that has fallen Wolves’ way.

Wolves’ goalscoring issues continue to bring in unflattering records

Wolves fans have only seen their side score seven goals in the Premier League this season, after 14 games have been played.

That averages out at just one goal every two matches. But it is actually much worse than that. In the 14 fixtures the Wanderers have competed in, they have failed to score on nine occasions.

Jorgen Strand Larsen has not been at his best, and while his form is not the only thing causing this slump, it certainly has not helped.

The Norwegian has just one goal to his name in the Premier League. Across the squad, he is the joint highest goalscorer, and that is an issue.

This means that Wolves entered December without any player reaching two goals in the league this season. The last time a team had done so was Leicester City in 1977.

David Moller Wolfe has theorised why Wolves are struggling in the final third, but the work to turn it around will have to be done on the training ground, and perhaps with a new approach.

POV: You are Rob Edwards preparing for Manchester United. What changes do you make to sort out this problem?

STAT: Wolves have not registered a Premier League goal in 9 hours and 6 minutes of football. This includes added time at HT and FT. Marshall Munetsi’s strike against Burnley in October was the last league goal for the Old Gold.

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Wolves could benefit from taking more risks

Typically when a new manager comes into a relegation-threatened club, the first step is to make them difficult to beat defensively.

Already, Rob Edwards has managed to do that. The Old Gold look more organised and focused in their backline, and it may be time to start putting energy into fixing issues on the other side of the pitch.

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The head coach will have his ideas, but the truth is that Wolves cannot win games if they do not score goals.

With relegation already looking likely, what is the harm in trying to be a little riskier in attack?

Edwards may point to the fact he does not have that style of player, but Fer Lopez has proven himself to be a creative spark.