Tottenham suffered their third consecutive Premier League defeat as Wolves secured a 2-0 win in North London to leapfrog their opponents in the table and move up to 7th place.
Bruno Lage’s side got off to a dream start in N16, as Raul Jimenez gave Wolves the lead with just six minutes on the clock. The Mexican forward’s half-volley from inside the box flew past Hugo Lloris and into the net.
Sloppy play from Spurs at the back gifted Wolves a second just before the 20 minute mark as Leander Dendoncker tapped in a rebound from close range after Daniel Podence’s initial shot took a deflection and came off the post.
Spurs dominated possession in the second half and created some key chances, but they were not able to capitalise as Wolves held firm at the back to secure their 11th league win of the season.
A combination of lapses in concentration from Tottenham and clinical finishing from Wolves ended up being the difference in a first-half where two early goals from Bruno Lage’s side sunk the hosts on a wet Sunday afternoon in North London.
Both goals involved moments where Spurs were not able to get the ball away from danger, and Antonio Conte will surely be furious at the manner of which they were conceded.
Spurs’ head coach acted and changed formation to a back four after just 28 minutes as Dejan Kulusevski replaced Ryan Sessegnon. The switch definietly helped in the second half in terms of chances, but part of that was also down to Wolves allowing Tottenham to have more of the ball with their two goal cushion.
After such a positive start to life under Antonio Conte, a disappointing run of results has set in and the North London side face an uphill battle now if they want to finish in the top four.
The Portuguese goalkeeper was outstanding for Wolves this afternoon, making some crucial saves to keep his side in front, especially during the second half, when Tottenham were chasing the game.
Replacing Rui Patricio in the summer was always going to prove a challenge, but Wolves may have got an upgrade in Jose Sa. He has definitely been one of Bruno Lage’s standout performers this season.
In total, the 29-year-old made seven saves, won his only aerial duel of the game, and also made four clearances.