EPL: Spurs ward off Wolves
Updated On: 16 December, 2019 08:37 AM IST | Wolverhampton | AFP
Vertonghen's late header helps Tottenham win 2-1 and rise to fifth on table

Tottenham players celebrate Jan Vertonghen's (No. 5) winner against Wolverhampton Wanderers in an EPL tie yesterday. Pic/Getty Images
Wolverhampton: Jan Vertonghen's stoppage time header continued Tottenham's turnaround under Jose Mourinho as Spurs moved up to fifth with a 2-1 win at Wolves. Spurs were largely outplayed but were ruthless with their chances to inflict Wolves' first league defeat in 12 games. Adama Traore's strike had cancelled out Lucas Moura's early opener before Vertonghen guide home Christian Eriksen's corner.
Chelsea next for Jose
Spurs can now move into the top four before Christmas if they beat Chelsea at home next weekend. That speaks volumes for the impact Mourinho has made in less than a month in charge as Tottenham trailed Chelsea and the top four by 12 points when he was appointed.
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