Wolves Relegated as Spurs Face Survival Test at Molineux
Wolves Relegated; Spurs Face Survival Test at Molineux

Wolves have been relegated from the Premier League after eight seasons in the English top flight. Their fate was sealed with five games still to play following a 3-0 defeat at Leeds, with West Ham's draw against Crystal Palace on Monday evening making it mathematically impossible for Rob Edwards' side to escape the drop.

Following the defeat to Leeds, Wolves were given a brief reprieve on Saturday after a late stoppage-time equaliser from Georginio Rutter meant Tottenham failed to beat Brighton. That result still offered a glimmer of hope for Wolves to leapfrog the crisis-ridden north London side. However, by drawing 0-0 with Crystal Palace, West Ham moved 16 points clear of the bottom club in 17th place, creating an unbridgeable gap and condemning Wolves to relegation.

Last Time Out: Brighton's Stoppage-Time Equaliser Brings Heartbreak for Spurs

Tottenham remain in the Premier League relegation zone after they were stunned by a stoppage-time leveller from Brighton substitute Georginio Rutter during a pulsating 2-2 draw in Roberto De Zerbi's home debut. Spurs looked set to end a 15-match winless run in the top flight when Xavi Simons produced a superb 77th-minute strike to spark wild celebrations.

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Xavi's fine effort followed up his assist for Pedro Porro's opener after 39 minutes, which was cancelled out by Kaoru Mitoma in first-half stoppage time. However, scenes of jubilation turned to disbelief when Kevin Danso lost possession in the fifth minute of added time and Rutter curled home to ensure the spoils were shared.

When is Wolves v Tottenham?

Wolves host Tottenham at Molineux on Saturday 25 April, with kick-off at 3pm BST. There is no live TV coverage of the match in the UK due to 3pm blackout rules, but stick with The Independent for full live coverage.

This is an absolutely monumental game for Spurs in their battle to stay in the Premier League. It really does feel like three points or bust today.

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