Wolves head to North London this weekend knowing the clash with Tottenham is one of their most important fixtures of the season so far.
Despite a poor start to the league season, the Old Gold have maintained a solid away record at Spurs in recent years, so this is not a game they can afford to write off.
While pundit Paul Merson cannot see Wolves getting a result against Tottenham, supporters will be demanding a performance after seeing encouraging signs in the Carabao Cup and will expect Vitor Pereira’s men to rise to the occasion.
However, Spurs pose a stern challenge, sitting third in the Premier League and thriving under new boss Thomas Frank.
| 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 |
With that in mind, here’s Molineux News’ predicted Wolves XI to take on Tottenham.
Just two changes to the Wolves team, as Sam Johnstone and Matt Doherty keep their places
Pereira is expected to make just two changes to his Wolves side, with Sam Johnstone and Matt Doherty both keeping their places after impressing against Everton.
The pair have spent much of the campaign on the bench, with Yerson Mosquera and Jose Sa previously preferred in the starting line-up.
However, following his composed display in midweek, fans now believe Johnstone is the new number one, with the underperforming Sa set to drop out.
The back four will remain unchanged, giving Ladislav Krejci another chance to build on his strong performance at centre-back.
That defensive unit delivered Wolves’ first clean sheet of the season, and Pereira will be reluctant to disrupt a winning formula.
Vitor Pereira should stick with Andre after his impressive performance
Pereira should stick with Andre after his standout display in the Carabao Cup victory over Everton, where he was among Wolves’ best performers.
The Portuguese manager is being urged to reunite the Brazilian with Joao Gomes, who grabbed an assist off the bench against Everton, and the 24-year-old would be the only change to the midfield.
This midfield partnership was one of Wolves’ strongest assets last season, providing energy and balance in the middle of the pitch.
On the flanks, Jhon Arias deserves another opportunity to impress, while Hwang Hee-chan is likely to drop to the bench.
Meanwhile, Jean-Ricner Bellegarde keeps his place, with his ability to transition into a back five proving useful for Pereira’s fluid tactical approach.
Jorgen Strand Larsen to start with Tolu Arokodare ready to impact from the bench
Jorgen Strand Larsen looks ready to make his first Premier League start since recovering from injury, having returned to his usual standards in the cup win over Everton.
Marshall Munetsi, who impressed in an advanced role behind him, is expected to keep his place and build on the goal he scored in midweek.
The attacking midfielder was also a threat when introduced against Leeds, showing his ability to impact games higher up the pitch.
Tolu Arokodare, who netted with a composed finish against Everton, is unfortunate to miss out on a starting role but is set to be a valuable option from the bench.
Pereira can turn to the striker either to hold the ball up when defending a lead or to chase a goal if Wolves are behind.
Predicted XI vs Spurs: Johnstone; Doherty, S. Bueno, Krejci, H. Bueno; Arias, Andre, J. Gomes, Bellegarde; Munetsi; Larsen.