Wolves are preparing to extend their impressive run of form against Tottenham on matchday 32.
The end of the 2024/25 Premier League season is in sight, giving Vitor Pereira incentive to end the campaign on a high.
Pereira has turned things around at Wolves since taking charge in December, remaining unbeaten in his first three games as manager.
One of the fixtures was Wolves’ 2-2 draw with Tottenham away from home, and now, the return meeting between the two clubs awaits the Old Gold.
Ange Postecoglou draws attention to Wolves’ quality
Before being unveiled as Wolves manager, Pereira had faced several Premier League managers during his career.
The Portuguese coach crossed paths with Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou when the pair managed teams in Asia, something the Australian commented on in his pre-match press conference.
Ahead of the clash at Molineux, Postecoglou spoke highly of Pereira’s work in the West Midlands.
“I’ve known Vito for a while, we crossed paths in Asia and good manager, good guy, and like I said, I think he stabilised them [Wolves],” the Spurs manager told the media.
Postecoglou then revealed one thing he’s always known about Wolves, even before Pereira took the reins from Gary O’Neil.
“When he obviously took over, it was a bit dicey for them, but they’re in a good place, but I felt all along they had good players.
“They’ve got good individual players for sure. They’ve got some real talent in that team, so it’s a good challenge for us.”
Despite Wolves failing to place higher than 17th all season, the talent in the Old Gold’s squad is noticeable, with a show to put on at Molinuex on Sunday afternoon.
Vitor Pereira not ready to ‘relax’ against Postecoglou
In his pre-match press conference, Pereira also mentioned his history with Postecoglou, calling for his side not to take their foot off the gas just yet.
Wolves are close to being mathematically safe from relegation, but the job is not yet done.
| Position | Team | Played MP | Won W | Drawn D | Lost L | For GF | Against GA | Diff GD | Points Pts |
| 12 |  Crystal PalaceCrystal Palace | 31 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 41 | 40 | 1 | 43 |
| 13 |  Man UtdManchester United | 31 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 37 | 41 | -4 | 38 |
| 14 |  EvertonEverton | 32 | 8 | 14 | 10 | 34 | 38 | -4 | 38 |
| 15 |  TottenhamTottenham | 31 | 11 | 4 | 16 | 58 | 45 | 13 | 37 |
| 16 |  West HamWest Ham | 31 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 35 | 52 | -17 | 35 |
| 17 |  WolvesWolves | 31 | 9 | 5 | 17 | 43 | 59 | -16 | 32 |
| 18 |  IpswichIpswich | 31 | 4 | 8 | 19 | 31 | 65 | -34 | 20 |
| 19 |  LeicesterLeicester | 32 | 4 | 6 | 22 | 27 | 72 | -45 | 18 |
| 20 |  SouthamptonSouthampton | 32 | 2 | 4 | 26 | 23 | 77 | -54 | 10 |
“We cannot relax, because we are still in the fight,” Pereira told the media before commenting on Spurs’ poor season.
“I’ve known the manager for a long time, since the Japanese team, and he’s a fantastic coach with ideas, but he’s in a difficult season.
“Yesterday, I saw a team with hunger, and we need to keep our level, our ambition, committed, mentally prepared to face this team.”
Three points against the Lilywhites would be a dream result for Wolves, who would not only step away from the bottom three but could open the door to a finish higher than 17th.