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Tottenham Hotspur finally secured their first Premier League win of 2026 with a narrow 1-0 victory away to Wolves.

It was a tense affair at the Mollineux this afternoon as Spurs held the lion’s share of the possession but nonetheless struggled to create any meaningful threat to the Wolves goal for the majority of the game.

Things got especially bleak when Dominic Solanke and Xavi Simons both had to be substituted with what seems like serious injuries, all the while West Ham were leading Everton and extended Spurs’ distance to safety to four points.

But Joao Palhniha’s late heroics secured a 1-0 win for Spurs and offered the club a glimmer of hope in their uphill battle against relegation.

Although West Ham’s late winner against Everton keeps the gap between Tottenham and the Hammers at two points, Spurs nonetheless took a decisive step in the direction of Premier League survival.

Here are our three biggest winners and losers from Spurs’ melee in the West Midlands.

Joao Palhinha was Tottenham’s late hero

Palhinha’s entry to the field couldn’t have been in more unfortunate circumstances as he was forced to come on for what looked like a severely injured Xavi Simons. But his substitution turned out to be fortuitous after all.

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After an 83rd-minute corner fell to Richarlison, who put his shot wide, Palhinha showcased his attacking instincts and managed to redirect the ball into the Wolves net, thus scoring his 4th goal for Spurs this season.

Although West Ham’s late winner against Everton kept the gap between Tottenham and the Hammers at two points, the Portuguese midfielder’s effort pulled Tottenham out of the relegation zone for a blissful few minutes, hopefully giving the players a big emotional boost. If Spurs manage to stay up now, his will be the goal that started it all.

Antonin Kinsky shows his true colours

But Palhinha’s goal could have been all four naught if not for the incredible late save from Antonin Kinsky. Joao Gomes’ dagger of a freekick was heading right for the top corner and into the hearts of the Spurs fans watching, before Kinsky pulled out a stunning save that kept the scoreline at 1-0 to Spurs.

The Czech goalkeeper actually enjoyed a very impressive afternoon and showed he’s a genuine contender for the number one shirt over the currently injured Guglielmo Vicario.

His brilliant intervention spared Kevin Danso his blushes when the Austrian defender nearly let through a Wolves attacker on goal. Perhaps most importantly for Roberto De Zerbi, he was incredibly comfortable in possession, showing off a few really impressive passes that helped relieve the pressure on the Spurs backline.

Mathys Tel earns his spot in the Tottenham team

Mathys Tel’s performance is all the more impressive as contrast to the rather meek effort showed by his compatriot Randal Kolo Muani. Tel came on for Muani at half time and immediately showed his best qualities.

His tenacity, positivity and never-say-die attitude was a welcome addition to the team and he also won the corner that actually led to the Spurs goal. Tel definitely staked his claim for the starting right winger for this Spurs team.

But what about the three losers on the day?

Xavi Simons forced off with a serious injury

Xavi Simon’s day quickly went from bad to worse. He struggled to make a genuine impact during the first half and seemed to have seriously injured his knee in the second half. He was allowed back on the pitch by the medical team but then quickly collapsed again and had to be stretchered off.

We are yet to know the extent of the injury, but Xavi Simons was the creative spark for Spurs in the last few games and, if long term, his absence will be keenly felt around Hotspur Way.

Dominic Solanke’s positive start ends in disappointment

Dominic Solanke is yet another name added to the injury list at the club that just can’t catch a break…

His cameo against Wolves showed a lot of promise as the English striker was his usual energetic self, chasing down loose balls, holding up play, putting in defensive contributions and pressing the opposing backline. It’s hard to tell how his afternoon would have turned out otherwise but, after pulling out of a challenge, unfortunately Solanke had to be substituted off for Richarlison

Another massive name that will be missing for Spurs.

Randal Kolo Muani does not cover himself in glory for Tottenham

Kolo Muani didn’t cover himself in glory and was hooked at half-time by De Zerbi. Despite a relatively bright first quarter of an hour when the Frenchman got on the end of a few long balls from Pedro Porro and managed to cause some trouble for the Wolves defence, he afterwards failed to impose himself on the game in any meaningful way. He was at fault for Spurs losing possession a few times and we’ll be surprised to see him start next week.

Roberto De Zerbi has now provided an injury update on Dominic Solanke and Xavi Simons following Tottenham’s victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux.

Tottenham Hotspur finally brought an end to their winless run in 2026 with a 1-0 victory over already relegated Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux, a ground they have struggled at in recent games.

It was not the prettiest of wins for Spurs, but it was exactly what they needed to keep their hopes of avoiding relegation alive.

A late strike from Joao Palhinha ensured Tottenham walked away with all three points after a scramble in the box, handing Roberto De Zerbi his first Spurs win after three games.

Unfortunately for the Tottenham boss, though, the victory came at a cost as several players picked up injuries.

Spurs already have nine players sidelined, and that number could rise following injuries to Dominic Solanke and Xavi Simons.

Solanke was forced off before half-time after holding his hamstring, while Simons’ issue looked more serious following a knock to his knee.

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Providing an update on both players while speaking to football.london, Roberto De Zerbi explained the nature of the injuries and offered early insight into their severity.

He said: “Solanke a muscular injury, Xavi it’s a problem with his knee. We go to see in the next few days. Solanke it’s not a big problem, I don’t know how many games we lose him.”

Simons, who was the standout performer in the previous gameweek against Brighton, struggled to influence proceedings in the first half. However, in the second forty-five, he began to grow into the match before sustaining his injury.

Speaking further on the midfielder’s condition, De Zerbi highlighted the uncertainty around knee issues while offering a cautious update after speaking with the player.

He said: “I would like to know more about Xavi though because you know the knee, it’s always different to the muscles.

“He felt pain but now I spoke with him and he feels better than the beginning when he got his injury.”

Tottenham Hotspur finally secured their first Premier League win of 2026 thanks to a late Joao Palhinha strike against Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Let us take a look at the five things we learned.

Tottenham end 118-day wait for Premier League win

It took Tottenham Hotspur 118 days to secure their first win since they last tasted victory against Crystal Palace on December 28, a game they won 1-0.

It was a similar scoreline this time around against Wolves, as Spurs fought hard for their first win in 2026.

The goal came from a scramble in the box before Richarlison’s shot was steered into the Wolves’ goal by Joao Palhinha, who was a substitute.

Spurs had to dig deep afterwards as Wolves looked to peg them back late on, with Antonin Kinsky pulling off a world-class save late in the game after Joao Gomes came close from a free-kick.

Roberto De Zerbi will now be hoping his side can build on this display with four games left in the league season.

Where does that leave Spurs in the table?

It certainly is a crucial victory for Tottenham, given their struggles in the Premier League this campaign.

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In the build-up to the match, the game was labelled a must-win for Spurs as they needed a win to improve their chance of avoiding the drop.

Tottenham could also have leapfrogged the bottom three into 17th with a victory, but that was dependent on West Ham United losing or drawing to Everton.

For a moment, when Spurs went in front, they found themselves out of the bottom three as the Hammers were pegged back by Everton after going in front.

However, it did not last as Nuno’s men secured a late goal themselves, with Wilson striking in the dying moments, sending Spurs back into the bottom three.

The victory over Wolves, however, leaves Tottenham two points adrift of safety, as opposed to four had they drawn the game.

Tottenham suffer fresh injury concerns with Xavi Simons and Dominic Solanke

We had reported that Tottenham could have been without just five players ahead of the game against Wolves.

Roberto De Zerbi’s press conference, however, revealed that even more players had picked up knocks, leaving Spurs with nine players out before the game.

The last thing Tottenham would have wanted in this run-in was more injuries, but that was exactly what they were met with against Wolves.

Xavi Simons was forced off in the second half after taking a knock to his knee, and it did not look good for the Tottenham man, as it could well be an ACL injury.

We will have to wait for an update from Roberto De Zerbi. The Dutchman was not the only one forced off, with Dominic Solanke taken off before the second half after picking up what looked like a hamstring problem.

The potential absence of these two players, will now take Spurs’ list of injured players back into double figures with four games to play.

Spurs must consider Mathys Tel over Randal Kolo Muani

Roberto De Zerbi has hinted at wanting to stick with a consistent starting XI, as he wants his players to build familiarity in the final games of the season.

We have seen him name the same XI in the last two outings; however, there is a feeling he is not entirely convinced by everyone, as he often opts to take off Randal Kolo Muani.

There is no denying the Frenchman has struggled to have an impact at Tottenham, a struggle that goes back beyond De Zerbi’s appointment.

Muani offers little in attack for Spurs, especially out wide, where he rarely beats his man or provides creativity.

Mathys Tel, on the other hand, looks like a better option, offering direct running and creativity. He takes on his man well and is not afraid to hit the byline to deliver crosses or cut inside and shoot – qualities rarely seen from Muani.

Tottenham must improve performance levels ahead of Aston Villa clash

At this stage of the season, especially against Wolves, the result was the most important thing for Tottenham, who could not afford to drop more points after their relegation rivals secured victories.

However, such a display, if carried into the next game against Aston Villa, will do little to help Spurs secure another win.

In the first half, Spurs barely tested Jose Sa, not managing a single shot on target. Across the entire game, Tottenham registered just two shots on target and created only one big chance, with their biggest threat coming from set-pieces. It has to improve against Villa next week if they are to get a result.

The full-time whistle has been blown in the match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Tottenham Hotspur at Molineux Stadium, and it is time for our player ratings.

A late goal from Joao Palhinha ensured Tottenham secured all three points in their all-important relegation clash with Wolves. However, West Ham United also secured victory against Everton, leaving Spurs in the bottom three.

Let us take a look at how the individual players got on.

Tottenham player ratings vs Wolves

Antonin Kinsky – The Czech international had little to do in the first half, but showed his sharpness after the break when Armstrong looked to capitalise on an error from Micky van de Ven and Kevin Danso. He was then forced into a fine save late in the second half after Joao Gomes came very close from a free kick. 8.

Pedro Porro – After an impressive first-half display, Porro picked up where he left off, creating the first big chance of the second half by releasing Xavi Simons, although the Dutchman could not keep his effort down. He continued to pose a lot of questions to Wolves’ defence with his crosses from deep. 8.

Kevin Danso – The Tottenham centre-back posed a set-piece threat in the first half, but was less involved after the break. He did come close to another costly error, however, after a short header allowed Armstrong in, only for Kinsky to bail him out. 6.5.

Micky van de Ven – Largely untroubled in the first half, but appeared to switch off in the second as a long ball allowed Armstrong through, with van de Ven not doing enough to stop the danger. 6.

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Djed Spence – He held width well in the first half and offered support down the left in the absence of Destiny Udogie. In the second half, he continued in a similar role but was largely ineffective in the final third, often holding on to the ball for too long. 5.

Rodrigo Bentancur – Composed in midfield, he dictated play with neat one-touch passing and close control. He continued that in the second half, also joining attacks when needed, although he was booked and saw a fine headed effort saved. 8.

Yves Bissouma – A solid first-half display saw him protect the back four and support attacks, but he lacked sharpness and was eventually replaced in the second half. 7.

Conor Gallagher – He brought energy to the Tottenham press in the first half and continued to harry the Wolves defence after the break. His pressing led to a booking after he arrived late on a loose ball, but he did little to help Spurs create chances. 6.5.

Xavi Simons – Quiet in the first half, but came alive after the break, going close when played through by Porro before firing over. He later picked up a knee knock and was substituted. 5.

Dominic Solanke – He had little service in the first half and was forced off before the break after picking up what looked like a hamstring injury. 5.

Randal Kolo Muani – He had Spurs’ best chance of the first half but fired wide after capitalising on a loose ball. He struggled to influence proceedings thereafter and was withdrawn at half-time. 4.

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Richarlison – He replaced Solanke and, like the striker, had limited opportunities, but did manage to register an assist following a scramble in the box from a Pedro Porro corner. 6.

Mathys Tel – He came on and looked bright, and full of running. The goal may go to Palhinha, but Tel earned that corner from absolutely nothing. 7.5.

Lucas Bergvall – Introduced for Xavi Simons, he operated in the number ten role but saw little of the ball. Did well to get Spurs up the pitch in the final minutes though. 6.

The half-time whistle has blown in the Premier League match between Wolves and Tottenham, and it’s time for our player ratings.

Tottenham go into the break level in their all-important relegation encounter with Wolves, while West Ham United also remain goalless in their game against Everton, leaving Spurs still in the bottom three.

Let us take a look at how the individual players got on.

Antonin Kinsky – The Czech international has not been tested in this match, with Wolves yet to register an effort on target. 6.

Pedro Porro – He started brightly, delivering a few dangerous balls into the box from dead-ball situations that led to half-chances. From open play, he also looked a threat, often overlapping and underlapping Kolo Muani to flash dangerous deliveries into the area. 7.

Kevin Danso – The centre-back came close to an assist after meeting Pedro Porro’s cross and heading the ball towards the back post, but Dominic Solanke could not connect. 6.

Micky van de Ven – Wolves have barely tested the Tottenham backline, leaving van de Ven with little to do defensively. He has seen plenty of the ball as Spurs circulate possession at the back. 6.

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Djed Spence – Deployed at left-back in place of the injured Destiny Udogie, Spence has looked sharp, picking his moments to join the attack while also maintaining width on that flank. 5.5.

Rodrigo Bentancur – The Uruguayan has been sharp in midfield, using the ball well and mixing one-touch passing with neat dribbles in tight spaces. He has also ventured forward to support attacks. 7.

Yves Bissouma – The Malian has been positive in possession, showing willingness to play forward and support attacks when required. He has linked well with Spence and remained disciplined defensively, winning the ball in midfield. 7.

Conor Gallagher – He has pressed from the front and shown the energy to drop deep and assist in midfield. He has reached the byline on a few occasions, but his final delivery has lacked quality. 5.

Xavi Simons – Operating from the left, the Dutchman has been given licence to drift inside, where he has looked to carry the ball forward. No goal contributions so far. 5.

Dominic Solanke – The forward has had little service in front of goal and has contributed by leading the press. He has drifted wide at times to link play and also made a crucial block in the box during a Wolves attack. He was later substituted after appearing to suffer a hamstring injury. 5.

Randal Kolo Muani – He had a good chance early on after capitalising on a loose Wolves pass, but failed to take advantage, firing wide of the post. 4.

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The Tottenham Hotspur starting line-up for the Premier League match against Wolverhampton Wanderers has been confirmed ahead of kick-off.

Tottenham Hotspur’s winless run in 2026 continues, and they will be hoping to bring it to an end this afternoon when they take on an already relegated Wolverhampton Wanderers.

The last time the two sides met, the spoils were shared as Tottenham fought hard to secure a draw after Wolves led for most of the game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

A draw at this stage of the season, however, will not bode well for Spurs, who sit in the bottom three, two points adrift of safety, with five games left to play.

Nottingham Forest’s win over Sunderland last night has made it a likely shoot-out between Tottenham and West Ham for who avoids the drop to the Championship.

Destiny Udogie misses out through injury

Tottenham’s record at Molineux in recent times has been far from good, as they are without a win in their last three visits, and Roberto De Zerbi must now turn that around to keep Spurs’ survival hopes alive.

Coming into the game, the Tottenham boss still has to contend with injuries. It had looked as though the injury crisis was easing, but a couple more players have picked up knocks, with Destiny Udogie ruled out of the Wolves clash and not included in the matchday squad.

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Cristian Romero, Mohammed Kudus, James Maddison, Ben Davies and Wilson Odobert all remain sidelined long-term, while Maddison is in the squad only to provide a confidence boost to his teammates.

Meanwhile, Dejan Kulusevski is out for the rest of the season, while Guglielmo Vicario could return next gameweek.

This is the Tottenham team that takes to the field at Molineux this afternoon:

Tottenham Hotspur XI: Kinsky, Porro, Danso, van de Ven, Spence, Gallagher, Bentancur, Kolo Muani, Bissouma, Simons, Solanke

Subs: Austin, Drăgușin, Souza, Palhinha, Maddison, Gray, Bergvall, Richarlison, Tel

Wolves: José Sá; Lima, Doherty, Toti, Santi Bueno, Hugo Bueno; João Gomes, André, Mateus Mane; Rodrigo Gomes; Armstrong

Anthony Taylor will officiate this afternoon’s encounter, and Spurs may well fancy their chances given their record under the match official.

Spurs must deliver as relegation rivals pull clear

Spurs are at a stage where slip-ups can no longer be tolerated, with most of their relegation rivals finding form.

Leeds United have gone nine points clear of Tottenham, having already hit the 40-point mark, which could guarantee their safety, although they have played a game more.

Nottingham Forest have also given themselves breathing room after beating Sunderland earlier this gameweek and are eight points clear of Spurs, while West Ham United play at the same time as Tottenham.

A new report has shed light on whether Tottenham Hotspur are open to cashing in on Dejan Kulusevski, who is attracting interest ahead of the summer.

The Swede is continuing to recover from a knee injury, which he suffered last May, and has thus been unable to help his Tottenham teammates in their bid to stay in the Premier League.

Spurs are expected to offload many of their highest earners in the summer if they get relegated, with experts making it clear that the Lilywhites would need to reduce their wage bill significantly if they go down.

Some pundits have tipped Kulusevski to be poached by a bigger club if Spurs do not stay in the top-flight, and a new report has shed light on the North London club’s stance.

AC Milan want Dejan Kulusevski but Tottenham have no plans to sell him

CalcioMercato have now claimed that the 25-year-old is still hoping to return before the end of Tottenham’s season, but his ultimate goal is to be ready for the World Cup.

The outlet claims names AC Milan as a potential contender for Kulusevski’s signature this summer, given the attacking midfielder’s exploits in the Serie A ahead of his move to N17.

However, they conclude that ‘his future is likely to be at Tottenham’ next season and assert that the Premier League side currently have no plans of offloading him at ‘such a critical point in his career’.

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Roberto De Zerbi wants to keep Kulusevski even if Spurs get relegated

CalcioMercato also say that that despite the Lilywhites’ current predicament, the former Juventus man has never expressed a desire to leave the club.

It is explained that Kulusevski’s main focus at the moment is on returning to the pitch and getting back to performing consistently at the highest level.

Tottenham Hotspur could face a significant battle to retain Micky van de Ven this summer as a Premier League rival reportedly prepares a substantial move that may hinge on the final top-flight standing of the North London club.

Spurs Web reported yesterday that the dismissal of Liam Rosenior at Chelsea could result in Tottenham Hotspur facing a significant managerial bounce when the two sides meet in matchweek 37.

Should a resurgence occur at Stamford Bridge, it will make it considerably more difficult for Tottenham to secure a vital victory over their rivals when they visit the ground later this month.

Spurs currently sit in the Premier League’s bottom three and, with only five fixtures remaining, the pressure to put wins on the board is immense.

Failure to secure their top-flight status is widely expected to lead to a mass exodus, with several key individuals already attracting interest from elite European clubs.

Tottenham face Micky van de Ven transfer interest from Chelsea

We reported earlier this week that Micky van de Ven’s off-field antics are signalling that the Dutchman’s time in north London could be coming to an end.

The 25-year-old centre-back has plenty of suitors ahead of the summer, with Liverpool, Manchester United and Real Madrid all showing interest in signing the Spurs defender.

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Chelsea have now entered the race, according to Fichajes, who claim that the Blues’ sacking of Liam Rosenior has led to a potential managerial replacement, Xabi Alonso, calling for Van de Ven to be signed.

It is understood that the former Real Madrid manager wants Chelsea to strengthen their defensive unit, with Van de Ven one of his targets.

Spurs remain in control of Micky van de Ven future despite relegation threat

Regardless of the growing interest in the Dutch international, Tottenham still hold all the cards in any negotiations, meaning his suitors will not land him easily.

The Lilywhites are in a position to demand a hefty fee if they are forced to sell, with reports claiming that a figure of £100 million could be requested for Micky van de Ven.

However, should Tottenham fail to retain their Premier League status, they might find it increasingly difficult to keep hold of their pacy centre-back.

The player will undoubtedly be keen to continue playing at the highest level and could potentially force a move away if the club drops into the Championship.

Tottenham Hotspur supporters have reacted with a mixture of anger and resignation following an admission from the Premier League’s Key Match Incidents (KMI) panel that a pivotal decision went against the club during their recent defeat against Sunderland.

Many Tottenham Hotspur fans will be biting their nails as their club continues its fight to beat the drop this season.

For the first time since 1970, Spurs’ Premier League status has come under significant threat as they sit in the bottom three, two points adrift of safety.

Every single point counts at this stage of the season, and the margin for error is incredibly slim with only five games left to go.

Tottenham fans react to Brian Brobbey KMI admission after Cristian Romero injury

Roberto De Zerbi is the latest manager to take charge of Tottenham as they continue their fight to beat the drop. The former Brighton manager has overseen two games since his appointment, neither of which has been free of chaos.

In his first outing, Spurs lost their captain, Cristian Romero, to injury after Brian Brobbey pushed him into Antonin Kinsky during the 1-0 defeat to Sunderland.

That challenge has sparked split opinion over whether a sending-off was warranted. While Brobbey was not dismissed during the game, the Premier League’s key match incidents (KMI) panel has since ruled that he should have received a second booking, despite former referee Dermot Gallagher backing the on-field decision by Rob Jones.

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Tottenham fans have reacted angrily to the latest admission, with one supporter stating: “Bit late now ain’t it lads”, while another added: “Great so what we gonna do with that @FA_PGMOL gonna give us points? No? F**k you”. A third commented: “So it is confirmed they want us down this ain’t fair”, and another wrote: “Great stuff thanks, knowing it will help in the Championship”.

Further reactions continued in a similar tone, with one fan saying: “I will take two pens for Spurs and a Wolves sending off as a start towards our compensation”, while another dismissed the review entirely: “These ‘oopsies poopsies’ reviews after the fact help nobody. It is all performative to cover the bad refereeing”.

One more added: “Everyone thought this except the people making the decision”, while another concluded: “Disgusting officiating throughout the game. Too late now, he should have been off the pitch with two yellows before that even happened. Injured our captain out for the rest of the season and possibly the World Cup, and also our goalkeeper.”

Spurs cannot afford more refereeing setbacks in relegation fight

Tottenham fans have every reason to feel hard done by, as this is not the first time they have been on the wrong end of a poor refereeing decision.

They have already seen inconsistencies in decision-making at various points this season, with similar incidents judged differently by match officials.

Randal Kolo Muani’s push on Gabriel in the north London derby was ruled a foul, while a near-identical one by Hugo Ekitike on Cristian Romero was deemed legal.

Roberto De Zerbi has now issued a six-word response to the latest admission from the Premier League’s Key Match Incidents (KMI) panel following the decision not to send Brian Brobbey off in Tottenham’s clash against Sunderland.

Tottenham Hotspur have barely had any luck this season, especially on the injury front, with several players sidelined.

In fact, recent data has Spurs at the top of the table for the unluckiest side in the Premier League this season, with their injuries the number one contributing factor.

However, that misfortune has not been limited to just injuries, with certain decisions on the pitch hardly going their way.

Many fans will remember the push on Gabriel by Randal Kolo Muani in the last north London derby that saw the Frenchman’s goal disallowed, while a similar incident saw Cristian Romero penalised after he pushed Hugo Ekitike.

Roberto De Zerbi reacts Brian Brobbey red card admission

In the recent fixture against Sunderland, yet another refereeing decision went against Spurs when Black Cats forward Brian Brobbey pushed Romero into Antonin Kinsky.

This challenge proved costly as Romero was forced off the pitch with an injury that is now expected to keep him sidelined for five to seven weeks, effectively ending his season.

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Brian Brobbey initially escaped punishment for the incident, receiving no booking despite the severity of the push, but the Premier League Key Match Incidents (KMI) panel has now admitted that the forward should have been sent off.

In a narrowly decided 3:2 vote, the panel ruled that referee Rob Jones made a serious error by failing to issue a second yellow card to the Dutch attacker.

Roberto De Zerbi was asked for his thoughts after being informed that the Premier League KMI panel had admitted Brian Brobbey should have been dismissed, and the Tottenham head coach offered a sharp, six-word response regarding the outcome of the match.

Speaking to the media on the futility of the admission after the points had already been dropped, the Italian asked: “Can we play again that game?”

Tottenham face Wolves trip as Anthony Taylor record provides hope

With the margins for survival currently so slim, everyone at the club will be hoping that costly refereeing errors are kept to a minimum during the final stretch of the Premier League campaign.

A single poor decision from a match official could prove to be the difference between maintaining top-flight status and the disaster of relegation, particularly as Spurs currently sit two points adrift of safety.

Next up for Tottenham is a challenging trip to Molineux to face Wolves, a ground where the Lilywhites have historically struggled to secure consistent results.

The pressure will be on the players to produce a clinical performance and overcome their recent away-day struggles in the West Midlands.

However, the appointment of Anthony Taylor as the referee for the fixture may offer some degree of encouragement, as Tottenham have fared well when the Cheshire official has taken charge of their matches.

Spurs have won more than half of the fifty games he has previously officiated for them, and the hope will be for that record to continue when the two sides lock horns on Saturday afternoon.