Wolves booked their place in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup with a much-needed 2-0 win over Everton.
Despite their cup progress, Vitor Pereira’s side remain winless in the Premier League and they sit bottom of the league after five consecutive defeats.
| Position | Team | Played MP | Won W | Drawn D | Lost L | For GF | Against GA | Diff GD | Points Pts |
| 16 |  BurnleyBurnley | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 8 | -3 | 4 |
| 17 |  BrentfordBrentford | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 10 | -4 | 4 |
| 18 |  Aston VillaAston Villa | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 3 |
| 19 |  West HamWest Ham | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 13 | -8 | 3 |
| 20 |  WolvesWolves | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 12 | -9 | 0 |
The Old Gold now face the daunting task of taking on Spurs this weekend, desperate to secure their first points of the season.
Pressure continues to mount on Pereira, who knows results in the league must change quickly to avoid another relegation battle.
The Wolves boss has now issued a rallying cry to his leadership group, urging them to step up and inspire a turnaround in form.
Vitor Pereira demands Wolves leaders to step up to avoid another relegation scrap
Wolves suffered another leadership blow in the summer when captain Nelson Semedo departed on a free transfer, becoming the fifth consecutive skipper to leave in recent years.
Former captains Conor Coady, Ruben Neves, Max Kilman, and Mario Lemina have all left the club, leaving behind a leadership void that Wolves are still trying to fill.
Ahead of the new season, the club announced Toti Gomes as their new club captain.
The defender is supported by Joao Gomes, Jose Sa, and Matt Doherty, who together form their new leadership group.
Doherty impressed on his return to the starting line-up in the Carabao Cup win over Everton and is now expected to keep his place when the Old Gold travel to face Spurs.
As reported by journalist Liam Keen, Pereira has challenged Wolves’ leaders to step up and set the example on the pitch as the Old Gold look to put an end to their struggles.
He said: “I need to see leadership on the pitch, it’s very important.
“Sometimes it’s not about words, it’s about examples.”
Experience the key as Wolves search for answers in Premier League battle
Pereira has been urged to lean on last season’s squad rather than rushing new signings into the lineup, and he followed that advice against Everton with only two summer arrivals in the starting team.
The team produced a far more cohesive display, showing the value of familiarity and experience in the side.
In the short term, Pereira must ensure as many of the leadership group as possible are on the pitch and build the team around their influence to spark an upturn in results.
Doherty’s experience is invaluable, while even Santiago Bueno brought calmness and organisation to the backline on his return.
If Wolves are to survive another relegation scrap, the presence of experienced players will be crucial in steadying the side and ensuring the team remains mentally resilient during this difficult period.