Danny Welbeck heads in Brighton\u2019s fourth goal against Wolves. Photograph: Mike Hewitt\/Getty Images<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The surprising selection did not remain a talking point for long as the reshuffled Brighton, who made five changes in total, made a blistering start and led inside six minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jo\u00ebl Veltman\u2019s low cross from the right was flicked on by Welbeck for Undav to slot home his first Premier League goal from the edge of the six-yard box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After a lengthy VAR check for offside, the strike stood before play was briefly halted again minutes later as Stockley Park reviewed a tussle between Diego Costa and Adam Webster before concluding the former was not guilty of violent conduct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Wolves manager, Julen Lopetegui, this week claimed Brighton\u2019s eye-catching style of play is the best in world football. But his lacklustre side were culpable of giving the swashbuckling hosts a major helping hand as Brighton\u2019s rapid beginning swiftly turned into an unassailable advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The second goal arrived in the 13th minute when Wolves sloppily conceded possession in midfield, allowing Julio Enciso to drive forward and slip in Gross, who lifted the ball high into the net beyond Jos\u00e9 S\u00e1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gross\u2019s second of the afternoon \u2013 in the 26th minute \u2013 was a stunner. The German midfielder sprayed a pass wide to Enciso on the left and, after receiving the ball back, unleashed a dipping volley into the right corner after his first touch looped into the air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In between those strikes, Welbeck rifled over as he attempted to capitalise on a poor pass from S\u00e1, while Matheus Nunes tested the Brighton goalkeeper Jason Steele during a rare attack for the stunned visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The former England international Welbeck would not be denied for long. The forward increased their lead to 4-0 six minutes before the break by climbing highest at the back post to nod in Pervis Estupi\u00f1\u00e1n\u2019s cross from the left.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lopetegui responded to a dismal opening period by making three half-time substitutions. But the alterations had little, if any, impact and Brighton scored again minutes into the second period when Welbeck\u2019s left-footed effort from the edge of the D found the bottom-left corner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Solly March, who missed the crucial penalty in last weekend\u2019s shootout defeat at Wembley, then received a rapturous reception when he was replaced.Quick Guide<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Woeful Wolves again contributed to their own downfall in the 66th minute. Undav became the third Seagulls player to claim a brace, dispossessing the dithering Nunes on the edge of the visitors\u2019 box to delightfully dink over Sa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Billy Gilmour and Estupi\u00f1\u00e1n each went close to heightening Wolves\u2019 embarrassment. Aside from an effort from Daniel Podence, the away side offered little resistance before being booed off by their disgruntled supporters as the jubilant home fans saluted a record-breaking success.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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