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A disjointed start from Palace so far.

Pino pounces on an underhit backpass from Mosquera for Sa and tries to lift the ball over the head of the Wolves goalkeeper but his effort is wide of the target.

He had time and space to work with there, he should be doing better.

The home side are yet to really get a foot on the ball.

Sky Sports' Nick Wright at Selhurst Park:

"Wolves boss Rob Edwards said he expects Jorgen Strand Larsen to be 'up for it' against his former club in his pre-match interview with Sky Sports.

"The striker had a grin on his face while taking part in a shooting drill down in front of us in the press box and finished up by firing a nice effort across back-up goalkeeper Remi Matthews and into the corner of the net.

"He's heading down the tunnel now, along with the rest of Crystal Palace's players. The home fans near the tunnel applaud them off. How will they welcome Oliver Glasner? We'll find out soon."

Wolves boss Rob Edwards to Sky Sports on recalling Tolu Arokodare to his starting line-up:

"We felt it suits the game today. Tolu, in the second half in particular, did really well [against Arsenal].

"He gives us a reference to go into, which allows us to have a little bit more variation in our game.

"The reason the other day was that he had done four full games in a row and we felt, with the amount of running you have to do against Arsenal, it might not be a game for him to start.

"But he really influenced it when he came on so he deserves to play today and we hope the game will suit him."

Sky Sports' Jamie Carragher on Oliver Glasner pre-match:

“He seems a little bit more positive there than he has been for a long time in that interview. He is almost talking about his legacy, how well they’ve done this season.

“Of course, he’s up for grabs. Someone’s going to have him next season [when he leaves] Crystal Palace.”

On worsening results potentially affecting Glasner’s reputation: “That’s part of the problem because everybody knows he is going at the end of the season.

“Does that affect the players in terms of how they play for the manager? Is the manager thinking about his legacy?

“So I think that’s in the back of Crystal Palace’s minds and maybe the board as well.

"Maybe if he is not full in for Crystal Palace and is thinking about himself and where he goes next season, it might be better if they shake hands and walk away if today doesn’t go well or the next couple of weeks.”

Mikel Arteta has encouraged Arsenal to "show what they are made of" in Sunday's north London derby against Tottenham as they aim to bounce back from their draw with Wolves.

Arsenal's title credentials have been questioned after they threw away a two-goal lead to the Premier League's bottom club at Molineux.

Pep Guardiola's side were able to cut the deficit to two points when they beat Newcastle 2-1 on Saturday evening, but Arteta insists his players are ready to get back on track in Sunday's game, which is live on Sky Sports.

Wednesday's result means Arsenal have now lost seven points from winning positions since the turn of the year, and only won only two of their last seven Premier League games.

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So much is the psychological scrutiny that Arteta was asked during his pre-match press conference about the 'bottlers' tag directed at his team from some quarters.

"It's not part of my vocabulary," he fired back.

"What I have seen is a tremendous reaction again and I am not surprised at all.

"When you lose points with the last kick of the game and in a very unpredictable manner, nobody can really understand that.

"But this is football and that is the beauty of football.

"That was a chapter. We have a long season and chapter 27 says we drew against Wolves in this manner.

"What I am interested in is the next one. What is this team made of? What do we do about this and how we write our own destiny from here and going forward?

"That's it. You have to react to it because life moves on and as unfortunate as it was, there is nothing we can do. However, what we can do a lot about is what happens next."

Asked if Sunday's derby, which will see Igor Tudor take charge of his first game with Spurs 16th, is the biggest in recent memory, Arteta added: "It's the one that is next and it is one we cannot wait to play.

"We'd all love to play the game today to get that feeling we have in our tummies and use it in the right way.

"We have to show it on Sunday."

Arsenal could welcome Martin Odegaard and Kai Havertz back from injury at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with Arteta saying there is a "big possibility" they will be available.

Tudor '100 per cent sure' of Spurs survival

While Arsenal are competing for the title, Spurs are hovering only two places above the drop zone.

But new boss Tudor is adamant they will not be relegated under his watch.

Asked how confident he was that Spurs would be in the Premier League next season, Tudor insisted: "One hundred per cent."

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Tudor had earlier stated that he did not want the players to be thinking about a relegation battle, only the work they need to do to improve.

"This is not important. Fighting for every position, relegation, first position, UEFA places, you achieve the position because of what you do during the week and on Sunday. It is a consequence of this. It brings you nothing if you think about relegation.

"All these goals are far away. I never give them importance. I never speak about results and what we want to achieve at the end of the season. I don't believe in this. I believe in today's training. This is all I want the players to think about. The position is a consequence of this.

"Five points [above the relegation zone], 10, two, it is the same. We need to be focused. Let's focus on this and see what we can attain. Looking down or up brings you nothing."

Asked what he had said to his players, Tudor replied: "The players want to have clarity about what we want. This was the goal. To send a message about values and how we want to play."

Of facing Arsenal in his first game, he added: "It is an amazing game to restart. I have heard a lot of good things about them. We need to show them that we care and we want to make a change immediately."

He would not be drawn on who will captain the side in the absence of the suspended Cristian Romero, saying: "You will see on Sunday."

Johan Lange has defended Tottenham's lack of activity in the final weeks of the winter transfer window and revealed interim boss Igor Tudor could get the role permanently.

Lange faced the media on Friday and explained why Spurs turned to Tudor after sacking Thomas Frank despite a lack of Premier League experience.

Tudor is no stranger to a mid-season arrival and a difficult position, but will be without at least 11 players for Sunday's visit of rivals Arsenal.

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"We interviewed a few (interim) candidates. Igor impressed us very, very much in the interview," Lange explained.

"If you come in here on the Monday and you are playing at the weekend, you need to build relationships with the players immediately.

"You need to come in to build relationships but of course assess the style of the club immediately. He has shown that with great success, not only once but a few times, to come into that.

"That is one of the reasons why we believe he is the best candidate here now but of course also with his reputation and what he's done in his career. Of course if things go well, he could be here for a long time."

Spurs lost nine players through injury last month, but after Conor Gallagher signed in a £34.7million deal on January 14, only 19-year-old left-back Souza joined the club's threadbare squad.

Sporting director Lange insisted: "I personally believe the new European format changed the dynamic a little.

"You are playing two very competitive matches (in January), with the fact that not only us but a lot of teams have what they would say is too many injuries.

"(That) meant that in January very few players who could make a difference for us now or in the future was available and then it's back to the point even though the squad is too short, we still have players we are unable to register for the (Champions League) last 16.

"So, to bring in players that cannot help us now or we don't believe have potential for the future, that unfortunately for me doesn't make sense."

Tottenham captain Cristian Romero has twice already in 2026 expressed his frustration at the club's current situation on social media.

"Romero is here, he is our captain, he is here on a long-term contract with the club," Lange pointed out.

"I think we have been clear as a club that we have dealt with that internally and now it is about being together."

What Tudor needs to change at Spurs

Sky Sports News reporter Michael Bridge:

Igor Tudor's job spec is very simple. Keep Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League. Relegation for a club of Spurs' size is completely unthinkable but after a dreadful run in the league, it's now a distinct possibility.

In his first press conference, however, Tudor said he was '100 per cent certain' Spurs would stay up.

The Croatian's contract runs until the end of the season by which time focus will turn to Spurs' search for a permanent successor to Frank.

But could Tudor put himself into consideration in this final stretch of games? These are the five things he must change to give himself a chance of staying on at Spurs or perhaps get another Premier League job:

Show up in the north London derby

Make home games great again

Try and keep the squad fit

Hate losing

Unite the fans

Show up in the north London derby

This is the fixture for both clubs. However, Arsenal have held the bragging rights for a while.

In fact, Spurs' last win over their biggest rivals came in May 2023 - a 3-0 win to all-but secure Champions League football over Arsenal. Gary Neville said he'd never heard the stadium so loud. He reiterated the point on social media just a few days ago calling this his favourite derby.

Show up doesn't sound too ambitious, does it? But Spurs were a no-show at the Emirates in November. It was humiliating with Eberechi Eze, who turned down Spurs for Arsenal in the summer, scoring a hat-trick.

Worse Spurs sides have travelled to Arsenal and shown up. The fixture never needs added spice but Arsenal's highly disappointing draw at Wolves has thrown their title credential into doubt and given Spurs a little bit of hope.

If Spurs finish the game and the supporters have seen the players battle from minute one to the last, Tudor's team will get a good reception, and it'll be something to build on. It will be vital to get off on the right footing.

Make home games great again

Spurs are the only team without a Premier League win in 2026. Their only home win since the opening day came against Brentford on December 6. Two wins, four draws and seven losses at home is completely unacceptable.

It's been so miserable for home supporters over the last few seasons.

There's no doubt it's one of the most impressive stadiums in world football - but it's about time the Spurs fans enjoyed their day out.

Spurs have lost 45 league matches in the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. By comparison, Arsenal have only lost four more at the Emirates despite calling the stadium home for 13 more years.

There's no better game to make it feel like home again.

Try and keep the squad fit

Easier said than done, sure, but managers must manage their squad in this increasingly-demanding fixture list. Let's not forget Spurs are still in the Champions League. It could become an unwanted distraction.

There had been concerns Mo Kudus and Pedro Porro being overplayed and both went on to suffer injuries. Rodrigo Bentancur, often preferred to João Palhinha, has had to be managed carefully after an ACL injury but is now out for most of the season with a differnt problem.

Previous boss Ange Postecoglou was, rightly or wrongly, blamed for a horrendous injury list due to the style of play but injuries this season are just as bad if not worse.

A fresh injury to Dominic Solanke could be catastrophic. He missed most of the season with an ankle problem.

If Tudor can get Randal Kolo Muani firing as he did at Juventus and Richarlison back fit, he might just be able to manage the minutes of his forwards.

Hate losing

Who doesn't hate losing? However, at Spurs it's become the norm and it must stop.

Last season the bottom three were all but down as early as February. It allowed Postecoglou's Spurs to put both eyes on Europa League glory. This season is completely different and there is a real threat of relegation.

Spurs fans haven't been entertained this season and have been highly critical of Frank's style of play.

Asked about the syle of play and demands of fans, Tudor quickly pointed out demands of style of play only work in pre-season and this club is currently in an emergency.

This led to journalists nodding heads in Friday's press conference. He's right: Spurs must stop losing and start winning.

They will take a scrappy win now.

Unite the fans

Now, if you can combine the four points above, you'll not only unite the fans, but be adored by them.

There have been some unsavoury scenes during the season between the team and supporters, notably at Bournemouth when Pedro Porro and Micky van de Ven had to be pulled away.

Burnley was uncomfortable as a sold-out away end made their feelings clear to Frank as he walked past them back to the dressing room. All supporters were in complete agreement a change had to be made.

They were impressed with Tudor's first press conference. Later on that Friday a photo emerged on social media of the squad with Tudor out for a meal in trendy Muswell Hill. We've not seen that since the Pochettino days.

Spurs fans were split on Postecoglou. Many love him for winning the first trophy in 17 years while there are some who found 17th in the league too embarassing to bare. The fans simply never took to Frank.

Both coaches must be put to the back of their minds. For now, it is all about Tudor.

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