Tottenham vs Wolves LIVE: Premier League result and reaction as Joao Gomes brace earns win for visitors
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This year sees Manchester City try to defend their crown and claim a historic fourth title in succession. Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering City, who also won the Champions League and FA Cup last season, will have to see off Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and the rest to claim an unprecedented sixth league title in seven years.
Meanwhile Luton Town are making their first appearance in the Premier League, having risen from non-league in an incredible decade of progress. They followed Championship winners Burnley and second-placed Sheffield United in earning promotion to the top flight.
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Tottenham Hotspur vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Goal João Victor Gomes da Silva
Tottenham Hotspur vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
We're into the final five minutes of the first 45, and Spurs are just struggling to get going. Emerson moves into a midfield position but then sprays a terrible ball out of play on the opposite side, gifting Wolves possession back.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Anthony Taylor has a wry smile on his face here, what a defensive header that is! Van de Ven steps forward to help the ball back towards the Wolves box, but it strikes the referee on the head and rebounds to Neto! Spurs get the ball back, but Emerson's cross is held by Sa.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wide! That's more like it from Spurs. Van de Ven steps out of defence before finding Maddison in space on the edge of the box. He cuts the ball back for Kulusevski, but under close pressure, he can only awkwardly stab wide of the near post.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
There are more audible groans from the home fans as Sarabia, then Ait-Nouri, win fouls in midfield. Wolves have done well to frustrate the crowd so far.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Both teams have attempted four shots so far, but Spurs are yet to hit the target with any of theirs, while Wolves have done so three times. The visitors are also edging the expected goals (xG) battle, 0.42-0.29.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
The home fans sound their frustrations again as the ball is worked wide to Sarr, who lets it slip under his boot and out of play. Tottenham need more composure in front of a packed Wolves defence.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
We're past the half-hour mark here, and we've been treated to an open, watchable game so far. Wolves have had to absorb plenty of pressure but as always, Spurs have given up lots of space on the counterattack. Wolves have just failed to punish them so far.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Another opening for Wolves! Hwang speeds onto a pass into the left-hand channel before brilliantly sitting Van de Ven down as he cuts back onto his right foot. He then finds Gomes near the penalty spot, but he takes too long to release his pass to the unmarked Semedo and the chance is gone!
Tottenham Hotspur vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Ait-Nouri shows great feet on the left-hand side, tricking his way past Emerson before looking to release Neto. That man Van de Ven is there to mop up the danger, though, speeding back to make the interception.
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