Joao Palhinha's late goal gave Tottenham their first Premier League victory of 2026, a 1-0 win at Wolves that provides crucial hope in their battle against relegation. The substitute poked home from close range in a dramatic finish at Molineux, securing three points that could prove pivotal to their survival hopes.

Spurs lost both Dominic Solanke and Xavi Simons to injury during the match, adding to their concerns. They remain two points behind West Ham but now have four games left to escape the drop zone. Earlier, Everton's equaliser against West Ham had briefly lifted Roberto De Zerbi's team out of the relegation zone before Callum Wilson's late winner for the Hammers.

Goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky had to make a fine save to deny Joao Gomes an equaliser in the 98th minute as Tottenham held on. Without this win, they would have been four points adrift with just four games remaining. Palhinha admitted the victory was "much more than a win" for the club and supporters.