Crystal Palace vs Tottenham LIVE: Premier League result and final score as Spurs go five points clear
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Premier League leaders Tottenham recovered from a sluggish first half to win 2-1 at Crystal Palace and extend their lead at the summit to five points.
Ange Postecoglou’s side found life tough at Selhurst Park initially, but moved through the gears in the second period and went ahead when Joel Ward put through his own net in the 53rd minute following James Maddison’s centre.
Captain Son Heung-min made the points safe 13 minutes later with a close-range finish for his eighth goal this season to ensure high-flying Spurs extended their unbeaten top-flight start to 10 matches.
Jordan Ayew struck late on for Palace, but victory moved Tottenham five points clear of Manchester City, who visit rivals Manchester United on Sunday, and while that gap is unlikely to remain come the end of the weekend, this latest test passed by Postecoglou’s new-look team will only increase the optimism growing in N17.
Crystal Palace vs Tottenham Hotspur
And Edouard is also going off, with Mateta replacing him.
Crystal Palace vs Tottenham Hotspur
Substitution Jefferson Andrés Lerma Solís Matheus França de Oliveira
Crystal Palace vs Tottenham Hotspur
Romero has stayed down in the box holding his head, but the Palace fans aren't happy when the referee pulls play back. They think the defender was wasting time, and he's quickly back on his feet after the whistle.
Crystal Palace vs Tottenham Hotspur
Son has scored six away goals in the Premier League this season - the most of any player in the competition.
Crystal Palace vs Tottenham Hotspur
Maddison tries to thread it through to Johnson, but it's deflected to Emerson instead. He takes on the shot from range, only to see it charged down by Andersen, and Porro slices at his follow-up attempt.
GOAL! Crystal Palace 0-2 Tottenham Hotspur (SON 66’)
That’s a wonderful second for Tottenham and surely the three points are heading back to north London now! After Sarr’s switch, Maddison’s quick two touches releases the overlapping Johnson - who had replaced Richarlison moments before. Johnson takes a moment before pulling the cross back to Son and the Spurs captain, now with eight Premier League goals this season, was typically clinical with his left foot.
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Palace are trying to work it forward, but they're struggling to keep hold of the ball in the final third. Spurs are quickly winning the ball back, and falling into their comfortable rhythm.
Crystal Palace vs Tottenham Hotspur
Palace are actually going to make a double change here. Mitchell goes off with the physio and is replaced by Clyne.
Crystal Palace vs Tottenham Hotspur
Substitution William James Hughes Naouirou Mohamed Ahamada
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