Liam Keen comment: It was no win for Wolves - but a major shot in the arm

From 2-0 down in the 85th minute, it will feel like more of a win than a draw for Gary O’Neil and his team.

On a chaotic afternoon at the Amex, Wolves showed promise ahead of some crucial upcoming fixtures.

Midfield options

Arguably, Wolves’ strongest department is their midfield contingent.

In Mario Lemina, Joao Gomes, Andre and Tommy Doyle, Wolves have an extremely strong unit that they have yet to get the best of this season.

Lemina has been out of form for most of the campaign, Gomes has enjoyed highs and lows, while Andre has done well on the whole since arriving late on in the summer transfer window.

Doyle, however, has seen his chances limited to Carabao Cup starts and top-flight substitute appearances.

On his first Premier League start of the season at Brighton, the Englishman shone.

His ability to keep possession gives Wolves control and his range and weight of passing unlocks defences.

His part in the 93rd-minute equaliser was excellent and it would now be harsh to drop him.

With two home games coming up O’Neil may choose to go more attacking with just two central midfielders and Doyle must be named, even if that means dropping captain Lemina.

Wolves need competition and Doyle is providing it.

Big moments

Wolves’ overall performance was worthy of a point at the weekend, despite struggling to create chances in the first half.

Rayan Ait-Nouri and Matheus Cunha – two of the club’s most dangerous talents – were struggling to impact the game in the first half. The system did not lend itself to either player getting involved in the final third, as Wolves failed for an attacking outlet. Both players – particularly Cunha – improved once Wolves made tactical changes at half-time. But regardless of their individual performances, big players arrive in the big moments and both players certainly did that.

Ait-Nouri’s positioning and finish for the first goal was instinctive, while Cunha had options to play a pass for his equaliser but instead had the confidence to go alone. Both players will be crucial to Wolves’ revival.

Staking his claim

After two months without playing a single Premier League minute, Pablo Sarabia’s introduction at half-time was somewhat of a surprise.

But the Spaniard took his opportunity and could be set for more involvement in the coming weeks.

We did see the good and bad side of Sarabia, with some wayward passing almost putting Wolves in trouble as he lost the ball too often. But when he did keep hold of it he showcased some defence-cutting passes.

Sarabia occupied positions in-between the lines and caused Brighton plenty of problems, as he cut inside on his left foot.

Sarabia has put his name firmly in O’Neil’s thoughts for the upcoming fixtures.