Last weekend Tottenham responded to the distraction of Harry Kane potentially leaving the club before the end of the transfer window by clinching a superb victory over Manchester City.
But the tests come thick and fast for Nuno Espirito Santo’s side and this one comes in the form of his old club Wolves.
The Wanderers opened their Premier League campaign with a slender 1-0 defeat to Leicester but more than played their part in a thoroughly competitive tussle at the King Power Stadium.
They will be the underdogs in this one, but Tottenham remain a side with question marks surrounding them so the home side will not fear their opponents heading into this clash.
Here’s all the information you need ahead of the match today.
When is it on?
The match kicks off at 2pm BST on Sunday 22 August.
How can I watch it?
The match is not being shown on TV in the UK as Sky Sports have selected to show Southampton vs Manchester United instead.
What is the team news?
Wolves have no new fresh injury concerns to contend with following their 1-0 defeat to Leicester last weekend. However, Jonny, Willy Boly, Pedro Neto, Daniel Podence, Yerson Mosquera and Hugo Bueno all remain out as they continue their return to fitness.
There has not yet been any official word on whether Kane will play any part in Spurs’ clash with Wolves, but it is unlikely he will start the game.Meanwhile, Joe Rodon and Cameron Carter-Vickers are both out with injuries, while Tanguy Ndombele also looks set to miss out as he eyes a move away from North London before the end of the transfer window.
Predicted line-ups
Wolves XI: Sa; Kilman, Coady, Saiss; However, Neves, Moutinho, Marcal; Trincao, Jimenez, Traore
Tottenham XI: Lloris; Tanganga, Sanchez, Dier, Reguilon; Skipp, Hojbjerg, Dele; Lucas, Bergwijn, Son
Odds
Wolves: 11/5
Draw: 2/1
Tottenham: 6/4
Prediction
Spurs remain a strong side regardless of whether Kane is included or not. Santo’s side proved against Manchester City that they remain a formidable force on their day, so Wolves will undoubtedly have their hands full. Bruno Lage will want to get off the mark in the Premier League, especially with his side returning to a packed Molineux. But the quality lies with Tottenham and you would expect them to come through this tough test. 1-2 Spurs.
