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<\/p>\nJoao Palhinha snatched a stoppage-time leveller for Tottenham in a 1-1 draw with Wolves, who picked up their first point of the season. <\/p>\n
After five straight defeats to start the season, Vitor Pereira’s side looked on their way to maximum points after a disciplined defensive display was capped by Santiago Bueno’s opening goal.<\/p>\n
Spurs’ response to going behind lacked intensity and an equaliser looked unlikely until Palhinha controlled a beautiful finish into the far corner four minutes into stoppage time.<\/p>\n
Pereira ripped up his trusted 3-4-2-1 formation in north London and went with four at the back for the first time in the Premier League since his appointment by Wolves last December. It worked a charm, although things could have been different if Mohammed Kudus’ close-range header hadn’t been brilliantly tipped on to the crossbar by Sam Johnstone.<\/p>\n
The visitors made their move when Ladislav Krejci was denied by Guglielmo Vicario but Bueno tapped in the rebound after it bounced off Palhinha.<\/p>\n
It looked to be the match winning goal but Palhinha’s third goal since he joined on loan from Bayern Munich ensured new Tottenham boss Thomas Frank avoided a second home loss of the campaign.<\/p>\n
The result means Spurs, who would have gone second with a victory, have won just three of last 17 Premier League home games since November 2024.<\/p>\n
\n Player ratings\n <\/p>\n
Spurs: Vicario (6), Spence (6), Van de Ven (7), Romero (7), Udogie (7), Palhinha (8), Bentancur (5), Bergvall (6), Xavi (5), Kudus (7), Richarlison (6)\n<\/p>\n
Subs: Tel (6), Johnston (6), Porro (6), Odobert (6)\n<\/p>\n
Wolves: Johnstone (7), Doherty (6), Bueno (8), Krejci (8), Bueno (7), Andre (8), Joao Gomes (7), Munetsi (7), Arias (6), Hwang (6), Strand Larsen (6)\n<\/p>\n
Subs: Agbadou (7), Arokodare (7), Bellegarde (7), Arokodare (7)\n<\/p>\n
Player of the Match: Andre<\/p>\n
Palhinha: It’s a draw that feels like a loss<\/p>\n
Tottenham midfielder Palhinha speaking to Sky Sports:<\/p>\n
“I am not happy at all to be honest. Those are the games we need to win, especially when we play at home.<\/p>\n
“We did a great first half but we could’ve created more chances. When you are losing 1-0 to these kind of teams, we need to push on the pitch.<\/p>\n
“It is not going to be easy, we knew it. Of course, I am really sad. This result is mandatory for us in these games.<\/p>\n
“It’s a draw that feels like a loss.”<\/p>\n
Pereira: We deserved to win, we have our spirit back <\/p>\n
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Vitor Pereira felt his Wolves side deserved to beat Tottenham Hotspur and said they now need to keep their spirits up for the rest of the season<\/p>\n
Wolves boss Vitor Pereira speaking to Sky Sports: <\/p>\n
“Congrats to my team and players. We deserved the three points but football is football, sometimes it is not fair.<\/p>\n
“Keeping this period, playing in the way we did in the second half. we will get our points.<\/p>\n
“We were the best team in the second half and in my opinion, deserved to win.<\/p>\n
“I need to keep my balance. It is very difficult to concede a goal in the last minute.<\/p>\n
“Football is what it is.<\/p>\n
“The difference is now we are working together. Everybody knows what we want.<\/p>\n
“First half was difficult to control but the second half was very good. Two games without losing but we need to keep this spirit and increase our level – and to rest a bit!<\/p>\n
“I really believed we would win the game until the last minute. We have the spirit and quality. Now we are proving our quality.”<\/p>\n
Frank: A draw was a fair reflection <\/p>\n
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Thomas Frank felt his Tottenham Hotspur side were rushing in possession in the second half and drawing to a Wolves side in poor form was another reminder that the Premier League is relentless.<\/p>\n
Tottenham boss Thomas Frank speaking to Sky Sports: <\/p>\n
“I think we played a good first half without having clear-cut chances.<\/p>\n
“Some good situations we didn’t get enough out of. In the second half we started okay and then the goal.<\/p>\n
“After that we lost control. We didn’t keep the structure but we got a well-deserved equaliser in the end.<\/p>\n
“It’s a fair reflection today. We were on top in the first half but the goal disrupted us a bit.<\/p>\n
“You are happy because the players worked so hard. It’s good to get at least one but it’s another reminder that this league is relentless and so tough.”<\/p>\n
Story of the match in stats… <\/p>\n