Tottenham are toiling in the sun at Molineux. According to a BBC Radio 5 Live senior football reporter, the travelling fans will take anything right now.
Spurs Hampered by Injuries Against Wolves
Former Wales captain Ashley Williams noted Spurs started well but have suffered bad luck. The injuries to Dominic Solanke and Xavi Simons appear to have taken the wind out of their sails. Williams believes Wolves are on top, and he cannot see Spurs scoring.
Kevin Danso loped over to take a long throw from the right, not sprinting. He crossed it back in, but Jose Sa claimed it under pressure. He went down as a result, causing a brief delay.
One Spurs season ticket holder has observed a decline in player quality over several years, blaming the ENIC Levy-era and prioritising profit over football.
Fara Williams, a former England midfielder, highlighted Spurs finishing 17th in the league and winning the Europa League last season, questioning how many injuries they had. She added that this season is similar regarding injuries, with Spurs not having a fully fit squad. She suggests something needs to be looked at within the backroom staff regarding sports science.
Tottenham are 15 minutes away from matching the worse run in their history, set 91 years ago. They are facing the possibility of 16 games without a win.
Controversy at Anfield as Palace Score
Crystal Palace put the ball in the back of the net from the edge of the box after Liverpool players stopped when Freddie Woodman went down. Woodman was fanatstic and pulled off a great save before his studs got caught in the ground and he went over.
Fara Williams suggested sportsmanship would dictate not taking the opportunity to score when a goalkeeper is down like that. Neil Johnston of BBC Sport at Anfield described the Palace goal as coming with a huge dollop of something, though the article does not specify what.
Daniel Munoz wasn’t well-liked at Anfield after a rogue ball from the crowd was thrown at the back of his head as he went to take a throw-in.
West Ham Survive a Scare
In other Premier League action, West Ham are living dangerously. Their goalscorer rescued his side again, heading Thierno Barry’s header up and against the crossbar.
Late Substitutions and Tactical Changes
Alexander Isak’s afternoon is up and he is replaced by Ryan Gravenberch. Arne Slot is trying to steady the ship.
Nuno Espirito Santo made a change, sending on Freddie Potts for Valentin Castellanos for the final 10 minutes plus stoppage time.
A fifth yellow card of the game was issued after Connor Gallagher clattered into Matt Doherty after the ball had gone.
Rio Ngumoha wasn’t on the pitch by the 71st minute.
Arne Slot is trying to steady the ship.