Tottenham Hotspur’s turbulent Premier League season took another devastating turn on Sunday afternoon, suffering a heavy 4-2 defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers.
It was a result that only reinforced the growing sense that Spurs have already given up on their league ambitions, with everything now riding on their upcoming Europa League clash in Frankfurt.
This latest loss highlights just how far Spurs have fallen this season, as careless mistakes and disjointed performances have become the norm under Ange Postecoglou.
Wolves Shine in Convincing Victory
While Tottenham’s performance was poor from start to finish, Wolves were impressive, showing energy and determination that Spurs couldn’t match.
The hosts were quicker to react and more purposeful on the ball, securing their fourth consecutive victory under manager Vitor Pereira.
It’s a win that continues to help Wolves climb away from the relegation zone.
Tottenham, however, were dreadful throughout the match.
From goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario’s early blunders to their hesitant efforts in the second half, Spurs were never able to get into the game.
Even when they briefly threatened to fight back, a careless defensive mistake handed Wolves their fourth goal.
Early Errors Set the Tone for Tottenham
The game began disastrously for Spurs, with a series of early errors leaving them vulnerable. Within just 86 seconds, they were behind.
Wolves’ Jean-Ricner Bellegarde floated a free-kick from the left, which Vicario punched away poorly, allowing Ait-Nouri to volley the ball into the net from the edge of the penalty area.
Despite a long VAR check, the goal stood, and it was clear that Tottenham’s struggles had already begun. Vicario’s mistakes didn’t end there.
His poor pass from the back led to a near-miss from Jorgen Strand Larsen, who fired wide while on the ground.
Tottenham’s defense was already looking disorganized, and the first goal set the stage for a long afternoon.
Spurs Fight Back But Can’t Find the Equalizer
Tottenham did manage to find a slightly better rhythm midway through the first half, with Yves Bissouma testing Wolves’ goalkeeper Jose Sa.
Brennan Johnson also had a chance but fired over the bar. James Maddison was growing into the game, but disaster struck again before halftime.
A poor punch from Vicario on a Marshall Munetsi header set up an own goal, as the ball ricocheted off Spurs’ Djed Spence and into the net.
Vicario could argue that he was distracted by Larsen’s run across his line of sight, but it was another avoidable mistake that left Spurs trailing by two goals.
Second Half Changes Show Some Promise But Defensive Lapses Persist
Ange Postecoglou opted against making any changes at halftime but quickly swapped two of his midfielders after the break.
Rodrigo Bentancur and Lucas Bergvall came on to give Spurs a bit more energy and creativity.
Their efforts paid off when Tel scored from a low cross by Johnson after an embarrassing backheel miss from Wolves’ Nelson Semedo.
However, the momentum didn’t last long. Just five minutes later, Spurs’ defense crumbled again.
Cristian Romero, who had been one of their better players, made a poor touch and was dispossessed.
Wolves capitalized on this mistake, with Ait-Nouri delivering a cross for Larsen to score his 12th goal of the season.
Matheus Cunha Seals the Win for Wolves
As the game neared its end, Tottenham’s Richarlison briefly threatened to make things interesting with a second goal for Spurs, but Wolves weren’t done yet.
Matheus Cunha, returning from a four-match suspension, came off the bench to a mixed reception.
He added insult to injury by scoring Wolves’ fourth goal, taking advantage of another defensive error, racing past Ben Davies, and finishing coolly into the net.
It was a fitting end to a disappointing day for Tottenham, who are now left to focus all their energy on securing a strong Europa League performance.
