Joao Palhinha’s 82nd-minute tap-in earned Tottenham a first Premier League win of 2026 with a 1-0 victory at Wolves, but they remain in the relegation zone.
Match Overview
Spurs looked set for a painful afternoon at Molineux after Dominic Solanke and Xavi Simons were forced off due to injury. However, Roberto De Zerbi watched Palhinha slide in at the back post from a scuffed Richarlison shot to secure a first league success in 16 matches.
Current Standings
It momentarily took Tottenham out of the bottom three, but a late winner for West Ham has kept the gap to two points with only four games left.
The victory was Tottenham's first in the Premier League in 2026, ending a long winless run. Despite the three points, the club remains in the relegation zone, two points from safety. The team will need to continue their resurgence in the remaining matches to avoid relegation.
