Tottenham End 2026 Winless Run as Palhinha Strike Earns De Zerbi First Victory
Match Report
Joao Palhinha netted a late winner to hand Tottenham their first Premier League victory of 2026, edging Wolves 1-0 at Molineux to keep their survival hopes alive.
It was a tense finish, even after the substitute’s goal gave Spurs the lead. Everton’s equaliser against West Ham briefly lifted Roberto De Zerbi’s side out of the relegation zone, but Callum Wilson’s late strike for the Hammers quickly dampened the mood.
That twist only underlined the importance of Tottenham’s result on a day they were dealt injury blows to Dominic Solanke and Xavi Simons. They remain two points behind West Ham, but thanks to Palhinha, their fight to avoid relegation continues.
