João Palhinha headed in the decisive goal as Tottenham secured a 1‑0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers, delivering the North London club its first Premier League win of 2026. The breakthrough arrived from a Mathys Tel corner that Pedro Porro floated to Richarlison, whose effort was met by Palhinha's well‑timed finish. Wolves pressed after the goal, with Adam Armstrong testing the defence twice, but a last‑minute free‑kick from Joao Gomes was saved by Antonín Kinský.
The match unfolded amid a tense atmosphere, amplified by injuries to Dominic Solanke and Xavi Simons, the latter leaving on a stretcher after missing a clear chance. Tottenham's line‑up featured a single alteration from the previous game, with Djed Spence replacing Destiny Udogie, while Wolves introduced five changes, including Matt Doherty as captain and Pedro Lima on his Premier League debut.
Player ratings placed Palhinha at 7 and named him man of the match. Wolves received scores ranging from 5 to 7 across the squad, with notable performances from H. Bueno (7) and J. Gomes (7). Tottenham's ratings were similarly tight, with Kinský, Pedro Porro, Danso, Van de Ven, Spence and Richarlison each earning a 7, while Bissouma, Bentancur, Gallagher, Kolo Muani, Simons and Solanke were rated 6.
The win leaves Spurs two points behind West Ham, keeping their Premier League survival hopes alive but far from secured.
Tottenham's solitary point came from a late corner, yet the club remains stuck in the relegation zone. The victory narrows the gap but still leaves them two points behind West Ham, meaning survival is far from guaranteed. Injuries to Solanke and Simons further diminish the squad's options as the season reaches its climax.
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