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Premier League | Gameweek 12

Nov 11, 2023 at 12.30pm UK

Molineux Stadium

Wolves
2 - 1
Spurs

Sarabia (90+1'), Lemina (90+7')
Dawson (90+5'), Doherty (90+6'), Ait-Nouri (90+8'), Gomes (90+8')

FT(HT: 0-1)

Johnson (3')
Emerson (45'), Bissouma (45+4'), Bentancur (89')

Gary O'Neil: 'Wolverhampton Wanderers comeback win over Tottenham Hotspur my proudest moment'

By Darren Plant, Senior Reporter | 11 November 2023

O'Neil: 'Wolves comeback over Spurs my proudest moment'

Gary O'Neil says that Wolverhampton Wanderers' dramatic comeback win against Tottenham Hotspur is 'probably his proudest moment' as a coach.

Head coach Gary O'Neil has heaped praise on his Wolverhampton Wanderers squad after they dramatically defeated Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday afternoon.

With Brennan Johnson having given high-flying Spurs the lead in the third minute, Wolves spent much of the Premier League encounter at Molineux trailing by the odd goal.

After countless openings and opportunities went begging, the quality in the final third finally arrived in stoppage time, Wolves turning the game on its head through Pablo Sarabia and Mario Lemina.

Sarabia's strike was a goal-of-the-month contender, the substitute controlling a cross from Matheus Cunha before lashing a volley inside the near post without the ball hitting the floor.

The winner through Lemina came through quick-thinking from Tommy Doyle, who released Sarabia down the right before the Spaniard played in his teammate to sweep the ball into the far corner, sparking ecstasy in the stands.

While O'Neil talked up that moment, the Englishman also paid credit to his players for believing in his tactics and gameplan, with Wolves having largely outplayed a team that had been heading back to top spot in the Premier League table before six minutes of added-on time.

Pablo Sarabia celebrates scoring for Wolverhampton Wanderers on November 9, 2023 © Reuters

Speaking to Match of the Day: "It is maybe the most proud I've been as a group since I've coached. We were the better side after the first five minutes. Even at 1-0 down after 85 minutes I was proud; the understanding of what we were trying to do and the mentality were excellent.

"To go and get an equaliser and then a winner was incredible. The two goals make it easier to deliver the message but I was proud; really pleased and I'm sure the fans enjoyed it.

"I was disappointed with the start, we were sluggish. But the group were ready to do whatever it took today. No excuses, no refereeing decisions, we took care of it ourselves. There is a good connection between the group and the fans."

Wolves have earned a remarkable eight points from four fixtures at Molineux against Manchester City, Aston Villa, Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur in succession.

Their only defeat across a seven-game period was versus bottom-placed Sheffield United last weekend, courtesy of a last-gasp penalty that should not have been awarded.

Before the remainder of the weekend's fixtures, Wolves sit nine points clear of the relegation zone ahead of back-to-back away encounters with Fulham and Arsenal after the international break.