Tottenham Joao Palhinha scored eight minutes from time as his side claimed a first Premier League victory in 16 games with a 1-0 win against relegated Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux on Saturday but they remain in the bottom three.
Spurs have 34 points from 34 matches but are still 18th and in the drop zone after West Ham United’s last-gasp 2-1 home win over Everton, leaving Tottenham two points from the safety zone.
It had been a frustrating afternoon for the visitors as they created little of substance until Palhinha, who also scored in the 1-1 home draw with Wolves earlier in the season, turned the ball in at the back post from Richarlison’s miscued shot.
Wolves' relegation was confirmed on Monday and so for the home fans there was no tension but for Spurs supporters it was another nervous occasion in which their team finally ended their long winless league run but remain in a perilous position.
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Wolves 0-1 Tottenham
86min: Wolves prepping subs.
Wolves 0-1 Tottenham
82min: It’s onside, just.
Spurs are heading for their first win of 2026.
GOALLLLLLLLLLLL!
82min: A HUGE MOMENT FOR SPURS!
PALHINHA TUCKS HOME AT THE BACK POST!
But is he offside?
Wolves 0-0 Tottenham
80min: Doherty takes the ball off Richarlison’s head inside the area.
A huge moment!
Wolves 0-0 Tottenham
79min: Header from Armstrong, which is nowhere near the goal but Wolves are creating.
Wolves 0-0 Tottenham
75min: Spurs not creating anything. They somehow look less dangerous since the Simons injury.
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Tottenham still seem stunned by the loss of Simons.
They have not been able to play with the same freedom they were afforded in the first half, and Wolves now look the most likely to score in a game of few chances.
This is becoming desperate for Spurs.
SAVE!
69min: Huge Bentancur header denied by Sa. What a save!
Bentancur roars with frustration.
Wolves 0-0 Tottenham
68min: Shot from Tel, blocked by Bueno behind for a corner.
Wolves 0-0 Tottenham
68min: There is finally some energy in the game. Can Spurs use that Simons injury somehow to their advantage?
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