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Wolverhampton Wanderers head to North London looking to turn around a difficult run of results in the Premier League when they face Tottenham Hotspur. Vítor Pereira’s side is still searching for its first win of the Premier League campaign, and with pressure mounting, Wolves will need to avoid the all too familiar defensive errors against a Spurs side flying high near the top of the league. Their midweek Carabao Cup win over Everton will have given them a boost, but they need points. Here is our Wolves predicted lineup. Wolves Predicted Lineup vs Tottenham Hotspur How Wolves Have Lined Up Recently Pereira has alternated between a back three and a back four. Last time out against Everton, Wolves set up with a flat back four shielding Sam Johnstone with Matt Doherty, Santiago Bueno, Ladislav Krejčí, and Hugo Bueno. In Midfield, André was the anchor, with Jean-Ricner Bellegarde and Marshall Munetsi providing the drive and creativity further forward. In the attack, Jørgen Strand Larsen returned to the starting lineup alongside Jhon Arias and Hwang-Hee-chan. The shape tends to resemble a 4-3-3 that shifts into a 4-2-3-1, depending on whether Wolves are in or out of possession. Wolves Recent Form and Tactics Wolves enter this fixture in poor league form. Pereira’s men have lost all five of their opening Premier League games, making it their worst ever start to a top-flight campaign. Defensive frailty has been the major concern, with 11 goals conceded from 16 shots faced. Going forward, Wolves rely heavily on wide runners and transitions rather than long spells of possession. The likes of Munetsi and López will be crucial in stretching Spurs’ backline, while the chosen centre forward, likely Tolu Arokodare after an impressive cameo against Everton, must hold the ball up and provide a focal point. Wolves’ tactical challenge is to stay compact without ceding initiative, as Spurs thrive when given space to attack. Wolves are likely to adopt a more cautious approach, aiming to frustrate Tottenham and capitalise on any opportunities that arise. Pereira said in his press conference: “We go to Spurs to win the game, not to draw” Injuries to Consider Pereira advised that Strand Larsen is not fit enough to play 90 minutes, as stated in the pre-match press conference, but other than that, Wolves have no other selection issues. Wolves Predicted Lineup GK: Sam Johnstone Defence: Matt Doherty – Santiago Bueno – Ladislav Krejčí – Hugo Bueno Midfield: André – João Gomes – Marshall Munetsi Forwards: Jhon Arias – Tolu Arokodare – Hwang Hee-chan
