The highly anticipated official lineups for the Premier League Week 6 encounter between Tottenham Hotspur and Wolverhampton Wanderers have been confirmed. This fixture is set to be a crucial one, with significant implications for both teams early in the season.
Match Stakes and Context
Tottenham, currently sitting in seventh position in the league table, has a strong incentive for a win. A victory could see them climb considerably, potentially reaching as high as second place, thereby strengthening their contention at the top.
On the other side, Wolverhampton Wanderers are facing a challenging start to their campaign, currently at the bottom of the Premier League with zero points. They are in desperate need of a result and will be looking to secure a vital away victory against a formidable Tottenham side.
Tottenham Hotspur Official Lineup
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI: Vicario; Spence, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie; Bentancur, Bergvall, Palhinha; Simons, Kudus, Richarlison.
Substitutes: Kinsky, Danso, Tel, Gray, Johnson, Porro, Odobert, Sarr, Scarlett.
Coach: Frank
For Tottenham, former Juventus midfielder Bentancur is a confirmed starter and is considered integral to the squad. Vicario takes his place in goal, protected by a defense featuring Romero, previously of Genoa and Atalanta. The attacking trident is composed of Xavi Simons, Kudus, and Richarlison.
Wolverhampton Wanderers Official Lineup
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI: Johnstone; Doherty, H Bueno, Krejci, S Bueno; Munetsi, Andre, J Gomes; Arias, Strand Larsen, Hwang.
Substitutes: Sa, Moller Wolfe, Agbadou, Arokodare, R Gomes, Toti, Bellegarde, Lopez, Tchatchoua.
Coach: Pereira
Premier League Week 6: Results and Upcoming Matches
Below is the complete schedule for Premier League Week 6, including results for matches already concluded and upcoming fixtures:
Saturday, September 27
- Brentford 3-1 Manchester United
- Chelsea 1-3 Brighton
- Crystal Palace 2-1 Liverpool
- Leeds 2-2 Bournemouth
- Manchester City 5-1 Burnley
- Nottingham Forest vs Sunderland
- Tottenham vs Wolverhampton
Sunday, September 28
- Aston Villa vs Fulham
- Newcastle vs Arsenal
Monday, September 29
- Everton vs West Ham
Current League Standings
| Team | Points | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Liverpool | 15 | * |
| Crystal Palace | 12 | * |
| Bournemouth | 11 | * |
| Arsenal | 10 | * |
| Tottenham | 10 | |
| Manchester City | 10 | |
| Chelsea | 8 | * |
| Sunderland | 8 | |
| Fulham | 8 | |
| Brighton | 8 | * |
| Leeds | 8 | * |
| Everton | 7 | |
| Manchester United | 7 | * |
| Brentford | 7 | * |
| Newcastle | 6 | |
| Nottingham Forest | 5 | |
| Burnley | 4 | * |
| Aston Villa | 3 | |
| West Ham | 3 | |
| Wolverhampton | 0 |
* Indicates one more game played.
