Tottenham Hotspur enter this fixture riding on a wave of strong early-season form, though their momentum comes with a caveat. Softfootball can gather that Manager Frank’s squad has begun to feel the strain of mounting injuries, leaving certain positions stretched thinner than he might like at this stage of the campaign.
Nevertheless, Spurs remain in a position of strength, although they struggled in their last EPL game against Brighton on the road where it ended in a four goal thriller.
By contrast, Wolverhampton Wanderers approach this contest from a more precarious place. Having lost all their top-flight games so far this season, one of which was a lone goal defeat to Newcastle two weeks ago. Wolves’ manager, Viktor Pereira, will be seeking to turn things around, seeing the precedence of the EPL this weekend, where underdogs have caused upsets for top-flight clubs. Chelsea were stunned at home with a comeback 3-1 win by Brighton at the Stamford Bridge, an example Wolves would love to emulate tonight when they play at the new Tottenham stadium.
For Wolves’ manager, the potential return of Jørgen Strand Larsen to the starting lineup offers just that glimmer of hope.
Spurs’ confirmed lineup reads as released on Tottenham’s official X handle:
Vicario; Spence, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie; Palhinha, Bentancur, Bergvall; Kudus, Xavi, Richarlison.
Wolves’ confirmed XI reads on the club’s official X handle:
Johnstone; Doherty, H. Bueno, Krejci, S. Bueno; J. Gomes, Andre; Munetsi, Strand Larsen, Arias, Hee-Chan.
The last time both teams played at North London, it ended in a 2-2 draw. Tottenham is currently in the third position with 10 points, while Wolves has just one point as they stay in the 20th position.
