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2018/19 was generally a success for Wolverhampton Wanderers, and finishing seventh is quite an achievement in itself. But now that they’ve got the taste for it, can Wolves take it up a notch and break into the top six of the Premier League? Here are five key dates that could decide that.

10 August, Leicester City (H)

Even though they managed to finish above Leicester City, the Foxes are still quite a sore spot for Wolves. They managed to beat them twice during the season, once in the Cup and once in the League, with Wolves barely scraping a 4-3 victory the third time around. This game is also followed by Manchester United at home, so Wolves will have a tough start in the new campaign, albeit vital for their improvement.

2 November, Arsenal (A)

Interestingly enough, Wolves have a pretty decent record against the Premier League’s top teams. Four points from two games against Arsenal can attest to that, but taking the Gunners down again next season is crucial if they want to break into the top six. Replacing Arsenal there is definitely one way to do it.

1 February, Manchester United (A)

Manchester United are Wolves’ biggest competitors in this top six race. A trip to Old Trafford is rarely easy, but Wolves beat the Red Devils twice last season and it’s important to replicate that in 2019/20 to jump above Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side in the standings. But this game is also right after they face Liverpool (H) and Leicester City (A). This period might just determine how successful they are in their quest.

29 February, Tottenham Hotspur (A)

Wolves had a real shot of taking Spurs down twice last year, so overturning that for next season should be a top priority for them. Tottenham are no easy opponent, but they can be beaten, as Wolves already demonstrated. Consistency in this regard will be key.

25 April, Everton (H)

Another difficult opponent for Wolves comes in April, but this game is actually sandwiched between a couple of “easier” matchups. This is a period in which Wolves will have to get the maximum amount of points they can to finish the season strong. For the most part, it seemed that lower-table teams gave them more trouble than the top ones last term, and this absolutely has to be fixed if they are to make the top six.