Tottenham win could be turning point in relegation battle amid West Ham and Nott'm Forest wins - Premier League hits and misses

The goal was scrappy but it could prove to be one of the most important in Tottenham's Premier League history. They were staring a four-point deficit to West Ham in the face before Joao Palhinha poked home from close range to win the game at Wolves.

The three precious points - not only the first win under Roberto De Zerbi but Spurs' first of 2026 - came at a price. Dominic Solanke suffered a muscle injury. They will await the scans on Xavi Simons' knee problem that forced him from the field too. It is an issue.

De Zerbi knows he is regarded as a potential saviour but he has been careful to stress throughout that players, not coaches, will dictate which division his Tottenham team are playing in next season. He has already lost Cristian Romero and Mohammed Kudus.

The Italian put a brave face on the injuries afterwards, pointing to an encouraging showing from Mathys Tel off the bench and highlighting his efforts to coax more from Randal Kolo Muani. It will be a confidence trick not a tactical triumph that saves Spurs.