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Tottenham cling to win after Juan Foyth gives Wolves route for fightback

Wolves 2-3 Tottenham: Relive all the action at Molineux below

Friday 02 November 2018 15:52 GMT
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Erik Lamela scored his sixth goal of the season for Spurs
Erik Lamela scored his sixth goal of the season for Spurs (Getty)

Tottenham surged into a three-goal lead but were left hanging on to beat Wolves3-2 after Argentine debutant Juan Foyth conceded two second-half penalties on his first start in the Premier League.

Erik Lamela burst into the penalty area before rolling his shot under home goalkeeper Rui Patricio to open the scoring.

Tottenham added a second goal three minutes later when Lucas Moura powered in a free header, and the three points seemed assured when Harry Kane scored his eighth goal of the season in the 62nd minute after Rui Patricio saved his initial effort.

Wolves grabbed a lifeline with 22 minutes left. Kieran Trippier lost possession, 20-year-old center back Foyth fouled Raul Jimenez and Ruben Neves buried his penalty.

Jimenez pulled another goal back with another spot kick in the 79th after Foyth brought down defender Jonny, but fourth-place Tottenham defied Wolverhampton's late bid for an equalizer to move within three points of leader Liverpool.

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Good morning and welcome to The Independent's live coverage of today's Premier League action.

There are seven - count them, seven - live games in the Premier League today with crucial clashes at the top and bottom of the table.

We will have all the latest throughout the day so sit back, relax, open up a browser tab, and stick with us for what promises to be an exciting day of action.

First up it's Bournemouth vs Manchester United from the Vitality Stadium. A game that features one of the form teams in the top flight. And Manchester United.

Without further ado, off we go.

Ben Burrows3 November 2018 10:27
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Jose Mourinho claims his touchline swearing was not offensive after being cleared of an FA charge for using foul or abusive language.

After coming from behind to beat Newcastle 3-2 late last month, amid a backdrop of uncertainty about his position, tensions boiled over at full-time as the 55-year-old made his way towards the tunnel.

Footage showed the Manchester United manager making comments in Portuguese, at one point looking into a camera, as he headed down the touchline, leading to an FA charge for using abusive, insulting or improper language.

United vigorously contested it and an Independent Regulatory Commission decided against sanctioning him after a hearing on Wednesday.

It is understood that move surprised the FA's disciplinary department and could yet be appealed against, but Mourinho is happy with the initial outcome.

Ben Burrows3 November 2018 10:45
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There's understandably a lot of focus on today's visitors but it's time for us to talk about Bournemouth too, writes Kishan Vaghela ahead of today's game.

Ben Burrows3 November 2018 11:05
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The team news is in and for Manchester United there's a big name absentee.

Romelu Lukaku is not even in the squad for today's game with fit-again Alexis Sanchez starting ahead of Marcus Rashford.

Ben Burrows3 November 2018 11:33
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The hosts make one change from the team that won 3-0 at Fulham.

Junior Stanislas starts instead of Charlie Daniels.

Ben Burrows3 November 2018 11:34
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Bournemouth will be over the moon to see that Romelu Lukaku is not even in the squad for today's clash. In six league and cup starts against them, the Belgian has scored eight goals, including a four goals for Everton in a 6-3 win in February 2017.

Michael Jones3 November 2018 11:40
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The Cherries have now gone nine league and cup games unbeaten at the Vitality Stadium, the last team to beat them at home?

Manchester United, back in April, when they came away with a 2-0 win courtesy of goals from Chris Smalling and Romelu Lukaku.  

Michael Jones3 November 2018 11:50
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An update on the Lukaku situation from Jose Mourinho: 

Michael Jones3 November 2018 11:52
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After a run of four goals in his last three appearances Jose Mourinho wants to keep Anthony Martial at Old Trafford: 

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