Tottenham vs Crystal Palace live: Son Heung-min goal seals nervy win for Spurs against defiant Eagles
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Your support makes all the difference.Roy Hodgson returns to Wembley Stadium for the first time since leaving his role as England manager as he takes his Crystal Palace side north to face Tottenham, who are without three key players in Hugo Lloris, Toby Alderweireld and Dele Alli. Follow the live action here.
- Tottenham vs Crystal Palace kicks off at 12:00
- Spurs lose Dele Alli before kick-off as he pulls out of England squad with hamstring injury
- Lloris and Alderweireld also absent through injuries suffered against Real Madrid
- Pailo Gazzaniga starts in goal for the first time for Spurs
- Palace led by Zaha with Hodgson short on strikers
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Preview...
Tottenham welcome Crystal Palace to Wembley on Sunday afternoon flying high after their midweek heroics against Real Madrid.
On a famous night at Wembley on Wednesday, Spurs magnificently beat the current Champions League holders 3-1 to secure qualification to the knockout rounds of the competition. In comparison, the visit of bottom-placed Crystal Palace may feel slightly unglamorous, but boss Mauricio Pochettino will be warning his squad against complacency. If they wish to sustain a credible title challenge, it is these kinds of games that could well define Spurs’ season.
The Argentine will also be wary that, before their triumph against Madrid, Spurs had lost two in a row against domestic rivals, losing both to Manchester United in the league and to West Ham in the EFL Cup. As a result, with the chance of moving back level with United in 2nd place - if the Red Devils lose at Chelsea on Sunday - Spurs will no doubt be fully-focussed on the task in hand this Sunday.
Although Palace have had a dismal start to the season so far – with eight losses in ten games leaving them adrift at the bottom of the table – the Eagles will be hopeful of building some positive momentum after snatching a late point in their 2-2 draw against West Ham last weekend. The grit his side demonstrated at Selhurst Park, as well as their surprise victory over Chelsea earlier this term, will give manager Roy Hodgson some cause for optimism, although the 71 year-old will have to do without Patrick van Aanholt, who limped off early against West Ham.
For Spurs, Toby Alderweireld is absent after picking up a hamstring problem against Real Madrid, but they will be boosted by the return of Moussa Dembele, who is likely to start alongside Harry Winks in midfield.
What time does it start?
Tottenham vs Crystal kicks off at 12:00
Where can I watch it?
The match will be shown live on BT Sport 1 from 11:30. Highlights will be shown on 22:30 on BBC One.
It’s a big game for…
Andros Townsend. The 26-year-old life-long Tottenham fan joined the Spurs academy when he was eight years old and didn’t leave until Pochettino let him go in January 2016. The winger would love to grab his first goal of the season against his former employers.
Best stat…
2. In 2017, only two teams - Liverpool and Spurs (13) - have won more points against the “Big Six” than Crystal Palace (12).
Remember when…
Dele Alli scored a worldie when these two sides met at Selhurst Park two seasons ago.
Player to watch…
Kieran Trippier. The wing-back has been on fine form so far this term. In addition to setting up Alli for his first goal against Real on Wednesday, he has bagged four assists in the league, making him the most creative defender in the top flight. Included in Gareth Southgate’s England squad for the international break, expect a confident performance here.
Previous three meetings…
Crystal Palace 0 Tottenham 1 (Eriksen), Premier League, April 2017
Tottenham 1 (Wanyama) Crystal Palace 0, Premier League, August 2016
Tottenham 0 Crystal Palace 1 (Kelly), FA Cup, February 2016
Form guide…
Tottenham: WDWLLW
Crystal Palace: LLWLLD
Odds…
Tottenham: 5/18
Crystal Palace: 19/2
Draw: 5/1
31' - Serge Aurier swings a super cross from the right wing in towards Danny Rose at the far post but the Spurs left-back horribly miscues his header, much to the relief of Julian Speroni in the Palace goal.
35' - Mamadou Sakho fails to clear Danny Rose's low cross and the ball drops to Harry Kane around the penalty spot. However, the Spurs striker can't keep his header down and the ball lands on the top of the net.
36' - Paulo Gazzaniga is called into the action for the first time today and he responds superbly, diving low to his left to keep out Scott Dann's header after a Palace corner. Great save.
40' - Just five minutes to go until half-time at Wembley. Spurs have offered very little as an attacking threat so far and it is Palace who have come closest to scoring through Scott Dann's earlier header.
44' - Son Heung-min gets in behind the Palace defence for the first time in the match after a sweet Christian Eriksen through pass. However, the South Korean dithers on the ball before putting in an aimless cross when a simple pass to Harry Kane was the obvious choice.
45' - Two minutes of added time to come at the end of the first half.
Half-time - Spurs 0-0 Crystal Palace
The referee brings an end to a drab opening period at Wembley. Spurs need to up their game after the interval if they're going to win this one.
46' - The second half is underway at Wembley and Spurs have made a change at the break, with Moussa Dembele coming on for Harry Winks.
48' - Great save! Serge Aurier concedes possession with a very loose pass in the centre of the park and Andros Townsend drives Palace forward. He shifts the ball onto his left foot before smashing a shot towards the far corner from just inside the penalty area. Paulo Gazzaniga is equal to it though and palms the ball behind for a corner, which comes to nothing for the visitors.
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