Paulina Strike Earns Tottenham First Premier League Win of The Year

Joao Palhinha’s late strike earned Tottenham their first Premier League win since December but failed to ease their relegation fears.

West Ham’s dramatic 2-1 win over Everton left Spurs two points from safety, third from bottom with four games remaining.

Roberto de Zerbi’s side looked like climbing out of the drop zone after substitute Palhinha prodded in from close range at Molineux only for Callum Wilson’s strike to earn the Hammers an injury-time victory in their match.

The drama was not restricted to the London Stadium as Antonin Kinsky produced a brilliant last-gasp save to keep out Joao Gomes’ free kick.

Spurs, who are trying to avoid a first top flight relegation since 1977, also lost Dominic Solanke and Xavi Simons to injury.

The nerves from the visitors were obvious as they looked for a first top-flight win since December but they still dominated a forgettable first half, although desperately lacked quality.

They had little to build on at the break and Simons wasted a good chance when he fired over after skipping past Matt Doherty before he was carried off with a knee injury.

Jose Sa’s fine stop denied Rodrigo Bentancur but Palhinha forced in the winner with seven minutes left and Kinsky’s injury-time save from Joao Gomes sealed victory.