Tottenham Hotspur continued their winning run with a convincing 2–0 victory over Crystal Palace at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, in a match that saw the visitors’ afternoon take a dramatic turn before the first goal.
The game changed in the 14th minute when Jean-Philippe Mateta was shown a red card following a VAR review for a dangerous challenge on Micky van de Ven. Palace were forced to play with ten men, giving Spurs a major advantage.
Tottenham took full advantage in the 25th minute. Mohammed Kudus delivered a dangerous corner, and young midfielder Archie Gray rose highest to head the ball into the net and put the home side ahead.
Crystal Palace tried to remain organised and frustrate their opponents, but Tottenham continued to control possession and create opportunities.
The decisive second goal arrived in the 73rd minute. Jan Paul van Hecke got on the end of a cross from Mateus Fernandes, with his header hitting the bar before he bundled the ball over the line to make it 2–0.
Spurs managed the closing stages professionally to secure all three points and extend their Premier League winning streak to three matches.
FULL TIME: TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR 2–0 CRYSTAL PALACE
Archie Gray 25′
Jan Paul van Hecke 73′
🟥 Jean-Philippe Mateta 14′
A strong performance from Tottenham, while Crystal Palace will be disappointed by the red card that left them with an uphill battle.
Can Tottenham build on this victory and push further up the Premier League table?