Can Spurs capitalise on already-relegated Wolves at Molineux to save Premier League status?

Tottenham Hotspur journey to Wolverhampton Wanderers this weekend with one other likelihood to tug themselves nearer to security, however the margin for error is now painfully skinny.

Spurs stay within the backside three and their state of affairs has change into so determined {that a} draw at Molineux would now not really feel like progress.

Roberto De Zerbi’s aspect confirmed some enchancment in final weekend’s 2-2 draw towards Brighton & Hove Albion, however the late equaliser they conceded turned a probably important win into one other reminder of their fragility.

That outcome prolonged their winless Premier League run to fifteen matches, leaving them nonetheless looking for a primary league victory since December.

For a membership of Tottenham’s measurement, that could be a staggering collapse, however the one helpful response now could be to concentrate on the following alternative.

Wolves, already relegated, seem like excellent opponents on paper, however that is unlikely to be easy.

Rob Edwards’s aspect have already had their drop to the Championship confirmed, however their ultimate house video games nonetheless carry significance.

The gamers will need to give their supporters one thing to cling to, and there’s additionally the motivation of dragging Spurs additional into hazard.

That makes this a wierd however compelling fixture between two sides close to the underside of the desk, with one already down and the opposite combating to keep away from becoming a member of them.

Tottenham can’t afford to strategy it as if Wolves don’t have anything to supply.

They have to as a substitute construct on the higher elements of the Brighton efficiency, particularly the attacking contribution of Xavi Simons, whose creativity gave them uncommon moments of perception.

Nonetheless, perception with out recreation administration has been the story of their season.

They’ve repeatedly discovered methods to surrender benefits, and their lack of unpolluted sheets since New Yr’s Day explains why they continue to be on this place.

In opposition to Wolves, Spurs want extra management, extra composure and extra ruthlessness.

A slim enchancment is just not sufficient anymore.

They want the sort of efficiency that means they nonetheless have the mentality to outlive.

The damage listing doesn’t assist, with a number of senior gamers nonetheless absent and James Maddison unlikely to be prepared for a serious position regardless of returning to the squad.

Wolves even have availability points, however Tottenham’s focus must be on themselves.

They’ve spent months ready for a turning level, and there are just a few video games left to search out one.

That is the second to show an encouraging draw right into a badly wanted win.

Something much less would deepen the worry that Spurs are working out of possibilities to save lots of themselves.