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Tottenham player ratings vs Aston Villa: Conor Gallagher comes up clutch! Midfielder drops clinic to guide Spurs out of relegation zone

It's official: Tottenham are out of the Premier League relegation zone. Spurs capitalised on a sluggish Aston Villa performance and West Ham...

MAY 3 • goal

Tottenham player ratings vs Aston Villa: Conor Gallagher comes up clutch! Midfielder drops clinic to guide Spurs out of relegation zone

Scores winner Saturday Palhinha scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Wolverhampton.

Impact Palhinha scored the match-winning goal Saturday, a tap-in goal in the 82nd minute assisted by Richarlison that secured Spurs' first Premier League win of 2026. It marked his fourth goal of the season, two of which have come in the final minutes versus Wolves. He also recorded one tackle, one interception and one clearance in his 28 minutes off the bench.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Wolves 0-1 Tottenham: Palhinha gives De Zerbi's side first win of 2026 Tottenham ended their 15-game winless run in the Premier League at Wolves thanks to Joao Palhinha, but they are no closer to safety.

APRIL 25 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Trains, set for return Palhinha (concussion) is back in training and is an option for Sunday's match against Nottingham Forest, according to manager Igor Tudor.

Impact Palhinha was close to making the midweek UCL match after a concussion, and has finally found himself out of protocol, with the midfielder training and now an option. The club then adds back yet another starter to the team as they try to lower the injury list, still with numerous players missing. Palhinha has served between midfield and defense this season, likely to work back into a starting role soon after the injury, with 19 starts in 26 appearances this campaign.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

'The biggest nonsense': Van de Ven slams critics and says Spurs are up for the fight

Micky van de Ven has lashed out at critics who believe Tottenham’s underperforming players are no longer committed to the team and are already thinking about their futures beyond t...

MARCH 17 • Associated Press

Unexpected boost for Tottenham as key player returns from injury two months early to potentially aid Champions League comeback hopes

Tottenham Hotspur have been handed a significant injury boost ahead of their crucial Champions League round of 16 second-leg tie against Atl...

MARCH 17 • goal

Unexpected boost for Tottenham as key player returns from injury two months early to potentially aid Champions League comeback hopes

Tudor says some Tottenham players 'cannot manage' as relegation pressure ramps up

Tottenham manager Igor Tudor says some of his players are struggling to cope with the pressure as the club lurches toward relegation from the Premier League in one of its worst sea...

MARCH 13 • Associated Press

Unavailable Sunday Palhinha (head) is out for Sunday's game against Liverpool, according to manager Igor Tudor. "No, Romero and Palhinha out."

Impact Palhinha left Tuesday's game against Atletico after a head collision with Cristian Romero in the dying stages of the match, and both players will miss this trip to Anfield. Not having Palhinha shortens the team's midfield depth, as Rodrigo Bentancur (hamstring) and Yves Bissouma (undisclosed) are also out, while Conor Gallagher (illness) is uncertain to suit up Sunday. With all these absences, look for Archie Gray to be deployed in a central midfield role.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Tottenham's Premier League position is damning and so are the numbers

Tottenham’s position in the Premier League is increasingly concerning and so are the numbers as the threat of relegation looms large

MARCH 12 • Associated Press

Tudor says 'everything is going wrong' at Tottenham after record 6th straight loss

Beleaguered Tottenham manager Igor Tudor has acknowledged “everything is going wrong” after his team slumped to a sixth straight loss for the first time in its nearly 144-year hist...

MARCH 10 • Associated Press

Picks up blow against Atleti Palhinha abandoned Tuesday's UCL loss to Atletico Madrid due to a head injury he suffered in stoppage time, Alasdair Gold of Football London reports.

Impact Palhinha ended up feeling unwell following a head-to-head impact with teammate Cristian Romero during the Champions League round of 16 clash. The midfielder came off the bench midweek, but he's usually an important all-around contributor, so his issue would add to the problems of a side that is also missing Rodrigo Bentancur (hamstring). While Palhinha's status is still uncertain, Archie Gray was deployed in a central spot Tuesday and might continue to play that role if required in upcoming contests.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Three shots versus Fulham Palhinha recorded three shots (zero on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 loss against Fulham.

Impact Palhinha tied a season high with three shots versus his former club Sunday, however he failed to put one on target. Despite his side conceding multiple goals once again, he contributed well on the defensive end as he won four tackles and intercepted two passes in his full 90 minutes of action. Still, as a veteran on this Spurs team, Palhinha will need to step up down the stretch to avoid relegation.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

VIDEO: Thomas Frank left speechless after discovering staggering Cristian Romero stat after Tottenham captain dismissed in loss to Man United

Tottenham Hotspur boss Thomas Frank was left speechless after finding out Cristian Romero's disciplinary record following his reckless red c...

FEBRUARY 7 • goal

VIDEO: Thomas Frank left speechless after discovering staggering Cristian Romero stat after Tottenham captain dismissed in loss to Man United

Starting Wednesday Palhina (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Wednesday's match against Frankfurt.

Impact Palhina was already training in full this week, making it no surprise that he is with the team Wednesday. With 17 starts in 27 appearances between UCL and league play this season, a starting role should remain for the midfielder, especially with Rodrigo Bentancur (hamstring) and Lucas Bergvall (ankle) out.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Training in full Palhinha (undisclosed) was spotted training in full on Tuesday ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash against Frankfurt, according to Sam Tabuteau from The Standard.

Impact Palhinha missed the last three games due to an undisclosed injury but the midfielder was spotted training in full on Tuesday during the last training session ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash against Frankfurt. This is good news for the Spurs since he will add a new option to the midfield for coach Thomas Frank, although he should regain a rotational role now that Pape Sarr is back from international duty.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Not available Saturday Palhinha (undisclosed) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Burnley.

Impact Palhinha is not available for Saturday's clash against Burnley as he is still working his way back to full fitness. Despite progressing through his injury this week, he is not deemed ready after late testing. He therefore misses a third straight match and that allows newcomer Conor Gallagher to get a larger role from scratch with the Spurs.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Tight call for Burnley match Palhinha (undisclosed) is in doubt for Saturday's match against Burnley, according to manager Thomas Frank. "Joao is progressing, could be close for Burnley, but I think it will be...

Impact Palhinha has been progressing through his injury this week, but is not yet fully fit, still needing to gain a bit more fitness before he is deemed an option for Saturday. This will likely lead him to some late testing ahead of the match, with that to decide if he is an option or not. He has missed their past two games, and after being a late call, he will likely only find the bench if fit.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive in training Palhinha (undisclosed) appeared to be inactive in training Monday, according to Alasdair Gold of Football London.

Impact Palhinha looks to be unavailable for the club heading into Tuesday's UCL contest, as the midfielder was dealt a training injury ahead of their match this weekend. He is still not training, as he was only viewed wearing slides and his training gear to begin the session Monday morning. If he is absent again Tuesday, the club will hope for Lucas Bergvall and Archie Gray to start in the midfield.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers knock in training Palhinha suffered a knock in the last training session and is ruled out for Saturday's clash against West Ham United, according to Spurs Army.

Impact Palhinha won't be able to feature against West Ham United on Saturday since he suffered a knock during the last training session and was left out of the squad. The Portuguese was in the starting squad in three of his last four appearances but might see limited minutes moving forward due to the arrival of Conor Gallagher during the transfer window.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Scores excellent goal Wednesday Palhinha scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Wednesday's 3-2 loss versus AFC Bournemouth.

Impact Palhinha scored a wonderful overhead kick in the 78th minute Wednesday, a goal that appeared to be the equalizer before Antoine Semenyo won the match for Bournemouth late. It marked Palhinha's third goal in the Premier League this season and it marked his first shot on target since Nov. 8. He also won nine duels, blocked two shots and won one tackle as he played the full 90 minutes for the first time since Nov. 23.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in Sunday's loss Palhinha assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 4-1 loss versus Arsenal.

Impact Palhinha and the Spurs' defense had a very rough outing Sunday, but Palhinha salvaged something positive with an assist on Richarlison's long range strike. It was the only chance he created in the match. He was very active on the defensive end as he won 11 duels, made three clearances and won six tackles, but he and the defense conceded four goals to their arch rivals.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Goal and assist Tuesday Palhinha scored one goal and assisted once from one shot and one chance created in Tuesday's 4-0 win versus FC Copenhagen.

Impact Palhinha did not start Tuesday's match, but that didn't stop him from impacting the match greatly. He assisted Micky van de Ven's wonder goal in the 64th minute, then scored a goal of his own three minutes later off a Cristian Romero assist. They marked his first two goal contributions in the Champions League this season, to go along with his three Premier League goal contributions thus far. He has only started one of four UCL matches so far this season, likely to keep his legs fresh for the Premier League schedule. However once more important UCL matches start popping up, he will likely find his way back into the starting XI.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in Sunday's loss Palhinha assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Aston Villa.

Impact Palhinha set up the opening goal of Sunday's match as his headed pass assisted Rodrigo Bentancur's goal in the 5th minute. It marked his first assist since joining Spurs and his third goal contribution of the young season. He played very well on the defensive end too as he won 11 duels, intercepted two passes, made one clearance and won six tackles in his full 90 minutes of action.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores late equalizer Palhinha scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Wolverhampton. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 94th...

Impact Palhinha scored the equalizing goal Saturday, an outside-the-box strike in the 94th minute assisted by Pape Matar Sarr. It marked his second goal of the season and he also created his first chance of the young campaign. On the defensive end he won three tackles, intercepted one pass, made two clearances and won nine duels in his full 90 minutes of action.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Frank: Wolves draw showed 'relentless' quality of Premier League Tottenham salvaged a last-gasp point against Wolves as Joao Palhinha came up with the goods in the dying embers to snatch a 1-1 draw.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • BEINSPORTS.COM

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