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
Hughes' free-kick is curled into a dangerous area, and Spurs are slow to react as it drops. Guehi keeps it alive, knocking it out to Schlupp, but he curls his cross straight out of play.
Crystal Palace vs Tottenham Hotspur
Spurs are still seeing a lot of the ball here, but they're struggling to do much with it. Palace are frustrating them with their compact shape, and the visitors can't get it into the final third.
Crystal Palace vs Tottenham Hotspur
Spurs work it well down their left again, with Richarlison playing a one-two with Maddison as he cuts inside. He has Porro ahead of him, but tries to go it alone, dragging his shot well wide of the near post.
Crystal Palace vs Tottenham Hotspur
It's swept out to Kulusevski on the right, and he cuts inside before hanging a cross into the far post. Richarlison rises to keep it in play and cushion a header down for Maddison, but he volleys his shot over the bar.
Crystal Palace vs Tottenham Hotspur
Maddison is tripped by Ward as he tries to open up some space and Spurs have a free-kick. Bissouma steps up to take it, blazing his effort high over the bar and into the stands.
Crystal Palace vs Tottenham Hotspur
Palace are keeping their shape well here and they're making it difficult for Spurs to pass their way forward. Maddison tries to weave his way into the final third, only to be forced back to the halfway line.
Crystal Palace vs Tottenham Hotspur
Palace have won just one of their last 16 Premier League games against Spurs (D2 L13), a 3-0 home win in September 2021.
Crystal Palace vs Tottenham Hotspur
Richarlison threads it forward to Maddison, who has acres of space to run into down the left. It looks like he might shoot from inside the area, but he squares it instead, and Guehi makes a vital clearance.
Crystal Palace vs Tottenham Hotspur
VICARIO SAVES AGAIN! Schlupp can't control Ward's whipped cross, but he gets enough on it to help it to Edouard. He has space on the edge of the box to fizz a low shot on goal, and Vicario gets down to get a strong hand to it.
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