Crystal Palace vs Tottenham LIVE: Premier League result and final score as Spurs go five points clear

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'A long way to go’ – Ange Postecoglou plays down Spurs title race talk

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 LIVE: Premier League updates

• Tottenham overcome a new problem on way to extending Premier League lead

Crystal Palace vs Tottenham Hotspur

Spurs are just trying to regain control of this game as they slow the pace of the game right down with another spell of possession between their defenders. There's barely any movement ahead of them.

27 October 2023 20:45

Crystal Palace vs Tottenham Hotspur

Palace are just starting to up the pressure here as they win a series of corners in a row. Hughes' latest cross is only half-cleared as far as Ward, who is urged to shoot by the crowd, but his effort is deflected over the bar.

27 October 2023 20:42

Crystal Palace vs Tottenham Hotspur

Son does well to slide it through to Maddison just before he's tripped by Lerma, but Palace have bodies in the box. Three defenders swarm around the Englishman, and Guehi's touch takes it back to the keeper.

27 October 2023 20:40

Crystal Palace vs Tottenham Hotspur

Richarlison's cross is blocked, but it comes back out to the left as Davies recycles it. He drills a low cross into the six-yard box, but this one is too close to Johnstone.

27 October 2023 20:39

Crystal Palace vs Tottenham Hotspur

Van de Ven is back on as Spurs struggle to pass their way down the right. Kulusevski's clever flick hits Lerma, but Bissouma trips over the ball before he can look for Son.

27 October 2023 20:37

Crystal Palace vs Tottenham Hotspur

Van de Ven is caught on the ball as he tries to check back and he gets a kick to the shin from Edouard. He goes down needing treatment, and the physio is waved on.

27 October 2023 20:34

Crystal Palace vs Tottenham Hotspur

It's slow from Spurs, who are still seeing a lot of the ball, but it's all in front of Palace. There's no intent to speed up play, and they're struggling to get it forward.

27 October 2023 20:33

Crystal Palace vs Tottenham Hotspur

There's a slightly nervy moment at the back for Spurs as the ball bobbles in front of Van de Ven. Ayew is bearing down on him quickly, but the defender sorts his feet out quick enough to clear it.

27 October 2023 20:31

Crystal Palace vs Tottenham Hotspur

Palace's patience pays off as they get another chance to counter here. Edouard knocks it onto Schlupp, who drives forward before trying to pick out the Frenchman once more, but Van de Ven gets a foot in.

27 October 2023 20:29

Crystal Palace vs Tottenham Hotspur

Romero tries to cut Palace's defence open with another long ball, but Andersen stops this one from reaching Son. Maddison follows in, but Guehi stands strong to block his path.

27 October 2023 20:27