Wolves – Tottenham Preview: Mick McCarthy’s men looking to continue impressive record against Premier League’s title challengers

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• Wolves scored from their only shot on target earlier this season at White Hart Lane – Steven Fletcher tapping in from Kevin Foley’s cross in the 3-1 loss.

• Six of Wolves’ eight wins have come in matches against teams in the top half of the table.

• Mick McCarthy’s men have only failed to score in two of their last 14 league matches at Molineux.

• The Midlands team have made Molineux somewhat of a fortress in their battle to survive in the Premier League – winning five and losing two of their last seven league games at home.

• Striker Sylvan Ebanks-Blake, who came off the bench to net twice in last weekend’s 4-0 win against Blackpool, has scored four goals as a substitute – more than any other player in the Premier League this season.

• Wolves have won three of their four home matches against the teams currently in the top five while Spurs have won none of their three away games against the bottom five.

• Tottenham are renowned as a team that like to attack, and Harry Redknapp’s side have only failed to score in two of their last 20 league matches away from White Hart Lane.

• However, defensively they have not been quite as impressive – keeping just one clean sheet in their last 14 Premier League away matches.

• Remarkably Spurs have scored a 90th minute goal in three of their last five league games.

• Spurs have committed 292 fouls this season – that is the lowest number by any of the 20 Premier League teams.

September 18, 2010: Tottenham 3-1 Wolves

Rafael van der Vaart scored his first Spurs’ goal from the penalty spot as Harry Redknapp’s men came from behind against Mick McCarthy’s spirited side.