Tottenham Hotspur faced a 2-2 draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers in a thrilling Premier League match. The team continues to struggle with injuries and defensive issues, adding more pressure on manager Ange Postecoglou. Despite a strong comeback from Spurs, a late equalizer from Wolves denied them a win and all three points. Fans can follow live updates for the latest news on the match.
Tottenham Hotspur Stumbles in 2-2 Draw Against Wolverhampton Wanderers
Tottenham Hotspur's struggles continued on Sunday, as they were held to a 2-2 draw by Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The result leaves Spurs 10th in the Premier League standings, seven points behind fourth-placed Manchester United.
Tottenham took the lead through Richarlison in the first half, but Wolves hit back with goals from Adama Traore and Hee-chan Hwang. Harry Kane equalized for Spurs in the second half, but Wolves substitute Fabio Silva grabbed a late equalizer to earn a point for the visitors.
The draw was a disappointing result for Tottenham, who have now won just one of their last five Premier League games. They have also conceded 13 goals in their last four games, which is a major concern for manager Ange Postecoglou.
Tottenham's defensive issues were evident throughout the match. They were vulnerable to Wolves' pace and power on the break, and they struggled to deal with crosses into the box. Postecoglou will need to find a solution to his team's defensive problems if they are to challenge for a top-four finish this season.
Top 5 FAQs
1. What is the latest injury news for Tottenham?
Tottenham have a number of injury concerns at the moment. Lucas Moura, Dejan Kulusevski, and Rodrigo Bentancur are all out injured, while Richarlison is a doubt for the next match.
2. Who is Tottenham's manager?
Tottenham's manager is Ange Postecoglou. He was appointed in June 2022, after previously managing Celtic.
3. Who scored the goals for Tottenham against Wolves?
Richarlison and Harry Kane scored the goals for Tottenham against Wolves.
4. Who scored the goals for Wolves against Tottenham?
Adama Traore, Hee-chan Hwang, and Fabio Silva scored the goals for Wolves against Tottenham.
5. What is Tottenham's next match?
Tottenham's next match is against Manchester United on Wednesday, October 19.
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