Wolves may appear an easy opponent on paper, but Tottenham will be up against it to bag all three points.
Thomas Frank has overseen an admirable start to his reign in North London, with the Lilywhites going strong in all competitions.
Spurs defeated Doncaster Rovers 3-0 in their midweek Carabao Cup fixture and return to Premier League action against Vitor Pereira’s side on Saturday night.
While the Black Country club are stranded at the bottom of the table, they have been a consistent nuisance for Tottenham.
This article includes exclusive comments from Lilywhite Rose owner John Wenham.
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Tottenham have a wretched record against Wolves
Spurs face Wolves at the peculiar time of 8pm on Saturday due to their upcoming Champions League trip to Bodo/Glimt on Tuesday.
If you could pick a game against any Premier League side right now, then Pereira’s side would be towards the top of the list.
However, Lilywhite Rose owner Wenham – speaking exclusively to Tottenham News – has explained why it won’t be so straightforward.
“Our record at home to Wolves is diabolical. I can only think of one home win the entire time since we’ve been there [Tottenham Hotspur Stadium],” Wenham said.
“So it’s going to be a really difficult game, make no mistake about it. Wolves are like our bogey team. The equivalent of us going to Manchester City. They’ll be feeling very, very confident about the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, being so successful there.
“We’re going to have to grind out a win. So on that basis, I think we’ll have to go basically full strength and just get the job done.”
Thomas Frank confirms key injury news ahead of Wolves test
Frank confirmed that Tottenham will be without several key players, making his team selection more straightforward.
Randal Kolo Muani and Dominic Solanke will both miss the encounter through injury, meaning that Richarlison will surely lead the line.
Mathys Tel started up front against Doncaster, but did little to convince his head coach that he is worthy of another chance.
However, Frank faces a key decision with Xavi Simons, who came off the bench against Brighton before starting against Doncaster.
The Netherlands international started on the left in the win over West Ham, with large sections of supporters calling for him to be played centrally.
Indeed, Tottenham’s head coach listened, but could opt to deploy the 22-year-old back on the left this Saturday.
With Wolves desperate for a first point of the Premier League season, the Lilyhwhites will have to be on top form in N17.