Tottenham beat 10-man Crystal Palace 2-0 at house to document a 3rd straight win and preserve the stress on Eagles boss Pierre Sage, along with his facet dropping into the relegation zone.
Jean-Philippe Mateta’s Thirteenth-minute crimson card was adopted simply 12 minutes later by Archie Grey’s headed opener at a nook.
Jan Paul van Hecke’s scrappy second-half rebound end then settled the sport to offer Spurs three consecutive league wins for the primary time since February 2025 and transfer Roberto De Zerbi’s facet as much as eighth.
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Jean-Philippe Mateta is shipped off for a studs-up problem on Micky Van de Ven
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Archie Grey headed within the opener
However Palace’s third league loss in a row, which leaves them third-bottom, got here after Mateta was despatched off for a late studs-up sliding sort out on Micky van de Ven’s Achilles.
Referee Michael Oliver had initially proven a yellow card to the Palace striker, however VAR despatched Oliver to the monitor, and he modified his resolution to a crimson for critical foul play.
Not solely did the straight crimson card result in Palace’s defeat, however it leaves them with out Mateta for his or her subsequent three Premier League video games – a run which could possibly be essential in deciding Sage’s future as they face Liverpool, Coventry and Hull.
Palace confirmed loads of combat and grit for the under-pressure Frenchman on the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as Spurs struggled to discover a second purpose to make the win protected.
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Jean-Philippe Mateta is shipped off for a studs-up problem on Micky Van de Ven
However Van Hecke’s bundled end introduced aid to the Spurs devoted, who noticed their facet win back-to-back house league video games for the primary time since November 2024.
There was almost extra late Spurs pleasure too, as teenager Luca Williams-Barnett ought to have had an help on his Premier League debut after he splendidly arrange Mohammed Kudus, who in some way missed from shut vary.
What defeat means for Sage…
Sky Sports activities Information’ Chris Reidy on the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium:
“The stress is constant to develop on Pierre Sage. Each loss now pushes Steve Parish and Crystal Palace decision-makers nearer to creating a change.
“For the reason that 5-0 defeat at Brighton, the powers that be have needed to see defensive enhancements within the staff and outcomes decide up. Since then they’ve misplaced twice within the Premier League, however not less than with some improved performances, notably in cup competitions in opposition to Besiktas and Fulham.
“Palace weren’t anticipated to win at Spurs, particularly after happening to 10 males, however they’re now within the backside three with Liverpool visiting Selhurst Park subsequent Sunday, dwell on Sky Sports activities.
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“A vulnerability from set-pieces has been a theme underneath Sage, which once more will probably be a fear for the hierarchy.
“For the second recreation operating, Palace’s away help chanted Sage’s title; there’s an understanding from them he is been dealt a troublesome hand after dropping Maxence Lacroix and Daniel Munoz in the summertime. And the gamers at Spurs actually did not present an absence of effort; in actual fact, it was the other, they put in a shift.
“However this can be a outcomes enterprise, as Sage has admitted himself, and Parish hasn’t been afraid to make ruthless selections: suppose again to Patrick Vieira.
“It feels proper that Sage ought to get fixtures in opposition to Coventry and Hull to show himself, however soccer is not all the time so form. The performances in opposition to Fulham within the Carabao Cup and Tottenham tonight have not less than proven combat and resilience.
“It should be one other attention-grabbing few days ready to see if Parish and co stick or twist.”
Sage: I will by no means surrender and have ‘rage to coach extra’
Crystal Palace supervisor Pierre Sage (proper) stays underneath stress after defeat at Spurs
Crystal Palace head coach Pierre Sage talking at his post-match press convention about their lowly place:
“Sure, it is a catastrophe for each membership within the Premier League, however I’ve to discuss my membership, and I agree with you.
“I am not comfy with the scenario on the desk, however it’s a consequence of what we did badly on the pitch, and my solely motion is on the staff and on the pitch.
“However my solely strategy to change issues is on the pitch, and that is why I advised the gamers I wish to be the primary on the pitch on Monday.
“They will belief in me; I’ll by no means surrender. I’ll do the most effective session I can do on Monday as a result of now I’ve the fad to coach extra as a result of the sport I noticed this night will not be in step with my conviction, and I do not like once we let the initiative go to the opponent an excessive amount of.”
On his confidence over whether or not he will probably be given time: “It isn’t me to resolve this factor, but when I’ve one hour, I’ll give my greatest throughout one hour, and if I’ve 10 years I’ll give my greatest throughout 10 years.
“However you realize, for me I am accountable of the scenario, and I’m the man who will discover the answer for the scenario.”
De Zerbi praises ‘unbelievable’ Tonali
Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi talking at his post-match press convention:
“I am very proud of the efficiency as a result of we confirmed to be a mature staff with clear concepts, and we did not concede a counter-attack, perhaps only one within the second half.
“We created many, many possibilities. If we wish to comply with the perfection, we’ve to be extra nasty.
“However it’s a person factor, as a result of if I am the No 9, the No 10, I wish to rating. However I am unable to say nothing. We’re enhancing the bodily situation.
“(Sandro) Tonali at this time was unbelievable, unimaginable. We performed with two gamers extra. Tonali was the double at this time.”
‘Much more to come back from Spurs’
Tottenham defender Jan Paul van Hecke talking with Sky Sports activities about De Zerbi and the profitable run:
“He is a high supervisor. I’ve a very good relationship with him.
“That is an enormous cause why I got here right here as a result of he will get the most effective out of me, and I believe there’s much more to come back from us.
“Whenever you win video games, the boldness grows. Whenever you hold a clear sheet, that additionally helps.
“Now we have to keep calm and hold going, and we’ll win plenty of video games for positive.”
Opta stats: Palace document their lowest PL possession
Micky van de Ven writhes in ache following a reckless problem by Jean-Philippe Mateta
- Crystal Palace have misplaced 5-0 in opposition to Brighton, 2-0 in opposition to Newcastle and now 2-0 in opposition to Spurs of their final three league video games. It is the primary time they’ve misplaced three in a row with out scoring since March 2023.
- Spurs had 34 photographs on this match – it is essentially the most they’ve had in a Premier League recreation since February 2016 (34 vs Swansea), and essentially the most Crystal Palace have confronted on document in a recreation within the competitors (since 2004-05).
- Spurs had 79.4 per cent possession in opposition to Crystal Palace, their second-highest on document (since 2003-04) in a Premier League match (80.2 per cent vs Newcastle in August 2019). In the meantime, it was Crystal Palace’s lowest ever recorded in a Premier League recreation (20.6 per cent).
- Amongst ever-present sides, Crystal Palace have misplaced essentially the most video games (15) and conceded essentially the most objectives (52) of any Premier League facet in 2026, whereas they’ve additionally gained the joint-fewest video games (6) and scored the joint-fewest objectives (29) this calendar 12 months.