In their Premier League clash against Tottenham this afternoon, Wolves could achieve something they have never done in their history.
Gary O’Neil’s side are looking to bounce back from their harrowing 2-0 defeat against Brentford last weekend when they travel to the Tottenham Hotspur stadium.
Wanderers were abject in that loss as they failed to create any meaningful opportunities despite having 71% possession.
While they can attribute that lack of threat to losing Matheus Cunha through injury in the 20th minute, Wolves will need to put in a much-improved performance to prevail against Tottenham.
Spurs are unbeaten in their last five Premier League matches and will name a devastating forward line of James Maddison, Heung-min Son and Richarlison.
Of course, the visitors will need to be on their A-game to shut down their star-studded attack, although recent encounters suggest they have their number.
Wolves are unbeaten in three of their last four top-flight matches against Spurs, winning their last two.
In March 2023, it was an Adama Traore’s winner that gave Julen Lopetegui’s side the three points while two stoppage-time goals from Mario Lemina and Pablo Sarabia secured a dramatic late victory last November.
Wolves can create history this afternoon
If O’Neil comes out on top against Ange Postecoglu this afternoon, not only would his side complete the league double over Tottenham for the first time since 2010, but they can also create more history in the process.
Across their entire history, Wolves have never won three consecutive matches against their North London opponents.
It’s a record that spans back to their first competitive meeting in 1908, perhaps giving the Wanderers extra incentive to pull off an upset.
One player who will be crucial in their attempts to create history is Pedro Neto.
Pedro Neto can help Wolves create history
In the absence of Cunha, who is sidelined for the next few weeks through injury, Neto has now become even more important in the contest.
The 23-year-old is one of few players in gold who can serve up individual brilliance on the counter and O’Neil will be relying on his Portuguese superstar to craft open opportunities for his side.
Given Tottenham will be expected to dominate large spells of possession, Wolves will need to be clinical when they break into the final third and Neto’s ability to manipulate the ball in tight spaces will be crucial.
Add the brilliance of Hwang Hee-Chan into the mix and O’Neil has two players who are more than capable of creating history for the Wanderers this afternoon.