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Wolves 0-1 Tottenham Hotspur: Palhinha's late goal boosts Spurs' survival hopes

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Joao Palhinha's late goal secured a huge win for Spurs as they won for the first time in the league in 2026.

Tottenham Hotspur beat already-relegated Wolves 1-0 on Saturday at Molineux as Joao Palhinha's late winner boosts their hopes of staying in the Premier League. WATCH โ€” Full match replay In a nervous game which lacked big chances for either side, Spurs lost both Dominic Solanke and Xavi Simons to injury. But substitute Richarlison hooked a shot toward goal late on and fellow sub Palhinha was on hand to prod home and send the Spurs fans wild.

The win was Spurs' first league victory of 2026 and their first under Roberto De Zerbi as he's now picked up four points from his first three games in charge. But Spurs are on 34 points and after West Ham won late on against Everton on Saturday, that means Spurs are still in the relegation zone with four games to go. Wolves remain bottom on 17 points.

Whatโ€™s next? Wolves host Sunderland next Saturday, while Spurs head to Aston Villa next Sunday. Wolves vs Tottenham Hotspur score: 0-1 Palhinha 82' Wolves vs Tottenham Hotspur live updates!

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