The next three fixtures for Wolves read: Newcastle (h), Bournemouth (a) and Southampton (h) before back-to-back games with Liverpool and Manchester City. However, when a chance dropped to a Wolves player the finish wasn't a crisp one and despite having 12 efforts on goal in the first period, Hugo Lloris wasn't overly extended - something Conte spoke about in his post-match press conference in defence of his team's sloppy showing in the opening period. Going the other way, the midfield trio of Ruben Neves, Joao Moutinho and Matheus Nunes provided the platform and tenacity for Wolves to ask serious questions of Tottenham's defensive line. Nathan Collins and Max Kilman hardly broke sweat in the heart of the defence, restricting Spurs to a miserly one effort at goal. In the first 45 minutes, especially, Wolves were excellent with and without the ball. Lining up against a team that is the third most likely to win the Premier League title according to various bookmakers' markets, Wolves showed serious tactical acumen, control and defensive organisation for large parts of an encounter that really could have gone either way. This was another 'nearly performance' from Lage's men. Normally that would be enough to turn the heat up on a manager - but everyone at Wolves is calm and rightly so. Wolves are now without a win in 10 Premier League matches. Image: Harry Kane's winner left Wolves with one point from their first three games But, remember, Djimi Traore won a Champions League. Jamie Carragher mentioned on Monday Night Football that Kane is perhaps underrated which struck a chord with me as, how can he be? Who seriously thinks he isn't one of the very best we've ever seen in terms of strikers? Of course these things are subjective and many will tell him to 'show us your medals' when ranking him among the greats. Newcastle sign striker Isak for club-record £63m.Verstappen outpaces Ferrari amid Spa penalties | Hamilton: Merc long way off.Everton complete Maupay signing from Brighton.Ronaldo's agent makes Napoli approach over potential move.PL Predictions: Hello darkness my old friend? Man Utd to lose at Saints.Fury tells WBC he will fight on | Usyk undisputed clash still on course.Chelsea close to agreeing deal for Fofana.Ajax reject Man Utd's £76.3m Antony bid but winger 'wants to leave'.
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