Wolves — Premier League football club that defeated Liverpool 2-1 in April 2026 while bottom of the table.
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The Namibian
Wolves are destined for relegation to the Championship
“Bottom of the table Wolves are 15 points from safety and, with only six matches left, they are destined for relegation to the Championship.”
West Ham sink Wolves to climb out of relegation zone as Spurs slip into bottom threeThe Namibian
Wolves voted against keeping VAR in 2024 Premier League clubs decision
“In 2024, 19 out of 20 Premier League clubs decided to keep VAR, with only Wolves voting against, having proposed a vote themselves.”
Premier League fans back call to scrap VARThe Namibian
Wolves defeated Liverpool 2-1
“Liverpool suffered an embarrassing 2-1 defeat at Wolves as Andre's stoppage-time strike sealed a dramatic victory for the Premier League's bottom club on Tuesday.”
Liverpool rocked by last gasp defeat at WolvesTottenham defeated Charlton 5-1 in the League Cup, with Brazilian winger Savio scoring after coming off the bench in his debut for the club. Spurs advanced to a third-round tie against Liverpool.
27 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Tottenham defeated Charlton 5-1 in the League Cup, with Brazilian winger Savio scoring after coming off the bench in his debut for the club. Spurs advanced to a third-round tie against Liverpool.
27 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Tottenham must avoid defeat against Everton to guarantee Premier League survival as Pep Guardiola and Mohamed Salah prepare for departures. Liverpool, Bournemouth, Brighton, Brentford, Chelsea and Sunderland are also competing for European football places.
23 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Chelsea defeated Tottenham 2-1 on Tuesday, leaving Roberto De Zerbi's side in danger of relegation from the Premier League with one game remaining. Spurs face Everton in their final match on Sunday, with a draw likely sufficient for survival given their superior goal difference.
20 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Liverpool drew 1-1 with Chelsea at Anfield after Ryan Gravenberch's early goal was cancelled by Enzo Fernandez's free-kick, missing a chance to secure Champions League qualification. Manchester United were held to a goalless draw at Sunderland on Saturday.
9 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Eberechi Eze's early goal gave Arsenal a 1-0 win over Newcastle on Saturday to return to the top of the Premier League, while Tottenham won 1-0 against Wolves for their first victory in 2026 under new head coach Roberto De Zerbi, easing relegation pressure in a tight battle at the table's bottom.
25 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal and Manchester City are tied on 70 points with identical goal differences as they battle for the Premier League title with five games remaining, while Tottenham fight to avoid relegation for the first time in nearly 50 years.
24 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Manchester City moved to the top of the Premier League with a 1-0 victory over Burnley, with Erling Haaland scoring the sole goal. The defeat relegated Burnley to the Championship for the third time in five seasons.
23 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Ex-Tottenham midfielder Edgar Davids told AFP that Spurs will struggle to avoid Premier League relegation due to "a lack of quality and a lack of management," though he welcomes the recent appointment of coach Roberto De Zerbi and believes the club should have signed players in the January transfer window.
21 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal travel to Manchester City on Sunday nursing a six-point league lead but having lost form with just one win in their last five matches, while City have won their last three games including against Arsenal. Chelsea and Liverpool also face crucial weekend fixtures as they battle for Champions League qualification.
17 April 2026 · The Namibian →
West Ham climbed out of the Premier League relegation zone with a dominant 4-0 victory over Wolves, with goals from Konstantinos Mavropanos and Valentin Castellanos. The result pushed Tottenham into the bottom three for the first time since August 2015.
11 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Leeds United advanced to the FA Cup semi-finals for the first time in 39 years by defeating West Ham United 4-2 on penalties after a 2-2 draw. Leading 2-0 late in the match, Leeds conceded twice in stoppage time before winning through goalkeeper Lucas Perri's crucial saves in the shootout.
6 April 2026 · The Namibian →
A survey by the Football Supporters' Association found 76 percent of nearly 8,000 Premier League supporters do not support VAR, with 97 percent saying it has made football less enjoyable. The Premier League disputed the findings, stating their own research shows fans largely favour keeping VAR but want improvements to how it is used.
30 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Liverpool fell to a 2-1 defeat at Brighton while Chelsea were thumped 3-0 by Everton, both slipping further from the top five places that guarantee next season's Champions League football. The losses give renewed hope to other clubs including Everton, Brentford, and Fulham in the race for Champions League qualification.
22 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal moves closer to their first Premier League title in 22 years with a seven-point lead over Manchester City, while struggling Tottenham face Liverpool fighting relegation after winning just once in their last 11 league matches. Manchester United and Aston Villa clash for crucial Champions League qualification places as the weekend's fixtures could significantly reshape the season's outcome.
13 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Liverpool beat Wolves 3-1 on Friday to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals, avenging a Premier League loss three days earlier with goals from Andrew Robertson, Mohamed Salah, and Curtis Jones. The victory comes as Liverpool languish in sixth place in the Premier League and pursue the FA Cup and Champions League as remaining paths to silverware this season.
7 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal visit Mansfield and Chelsea face Wrexham in FA Cup fifth-round action, with the Premier League sides seeking to avoid upsets. Liverpool bid to avenge a 2-1 loss at Wolves on Friday.
6 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Liverpool suffered an embarrassing 2-1 defeat at Wolves, with Andre scoring a stoppage-time winner after Mohamed Salah had equalized. The loss, inflicted by the Premier League's bottom club, has damaged Liverpool's Champions League qualification hopes and raised questions about manager Arne Slot's future.
4 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Premier League leaders Arsenal host Chelsea on Sunday with a five-point lead over Manchester City, who have a game in hand and vow to keep fighting for the title. Tottenham face relegation fears and cannot afford another loss in their battle to stay up.
28 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Eberechi Eze scored twice as Arsenal defeated Tottenham 4-1 on Sunday to restore a five-point lead in the Premier League title race. Liverpool also won 1-0 at Nottingham Forest with a 97th-minute goal from Alexis Mac Allister.
23 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal travel to Tottenham for the north London derby seeking to halt a slump that has seen them drop points in their last two matches, while Manchester City prepares to pile pressure on the leaders with a win against Newcastle. Bukayo Saka has pledged Arsenal will eventually "get over the line" after successive draws left them five points clear but vulnerable to City's challenge.
20 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal failed to hold a commanding position as rock-bottom Wolves fought back to draw 2-2 on Wednesday, with late goals from Hugo Bueno and teenage debutant Tom Edozie leaving the Premier League leaders just five points clear of Manchester City with a game in hand still to play for their rivals.
19 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Manchester City defeated Fulham 3-0 to cut Arsenal's Premier League lead to three points, with Antoine Semenyo scoring and assisting in his second appearance since joining from Bournemouth. Liverpool also won 1-0 at Sunderland to end their unbeaten home record, while Burnley staged a dramatic comeback to beat Crystal Palace 3-2.
12 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Manchester City beat Liverpool late on Sunday to cut Arsenal's Premier League lead to three points, with the Gunners facing Brentford on Thursday. Liverpool's defeat damages their Champions League hopes, while Tottenham and Newcastle managers face mounting pressure after poor league positions despite Champions League qualification.
11 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal defeated Sunderland 3-0 with Viktor Gyokeres scoring twice to move nine points clear at the top of the Premier League. Manchester United defeated Tottenham 2-0, with Tottenham's Cristian Romero receiving a red card early in the match, leaving Tottenham in 14th place and intensifying calls for manager Thomas Frank's dismissal.
8 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal hold a six-point lead in the Premier League and can extend it to nine points with victory over Sunderland on Saturday, while Manchester City travel to Liverpool on Sunday seeking to overcome a poor away record against their rivals. Behind the top two, Aston Villa's midfield injuries have allowed Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool to close in on Champions League qualification.
7 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal travel to Leeds on Saturday seeking to prevent a Premier League slump as they hold a four-point lead but have taken just two points from their past three games. Manchester City face Tottenham on Sunday, where the Spurs will attempt to replicate their impressive Champions League form.
31 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Despite a 3-2 home loss to Manchester United that reopened questions about mental strength, Arsenal remain four points clear atop the Premier League with 15 games remaining and opportunities in the Champions League, domestic cups, and the title race against inconsistent rivals City and Aston Villa.
27 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Arsenal hunt a fifth consecutive home win against Manchester United this weekend as they aim to maintain their title lead over faltering rivals Manchester City and Aston Villa, who have failed to capitalize on the Gunners' recent 0-0 draws. Manchester City have not won in the Premier League since 2025 and suffered an embarrassing 3-1 Champions League defeat to Bodo/Glimt, while Tottenham manager Thomas Frank faces potential exit if they fail to beat relegation-zone Burnley.
23 January 2026 · The Namibian →