Spurs vs Crystal Palace LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction as Timo Werner sparks late comeback win
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Tottenham host Crystal Palace in the Premier League in a bid to close the gap between themselves and the top four. Spurs go into the match in fifth place, five points behind Aston Villa in fourth, while Crystal Palace have climbed the table since their win over Burnley and look more comfortable in 13th place, four behind Fulham.
Spurs were handed a boost with the return of Destiny Udogie, but were struck with the news that Richarlison faced three to four weeks on the sidelines with a knee injury.
Crystal Palace manager made one change from his first game in charge - a win over Burnley. The new manager has Eberechi Eze fit for the first time since January, with Odsonne Edouard dropping to the bench.
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Tottenham Hotspur vs Crystal Palace
CHANCE!!! Stretching Palace down the right, Kulusevski finds Emerson ahead of him on an under-lapping run. The right-back crosses first-time for Son in the middle, but he can't quite get on the end of it and the ball rolls behind for a goal-kick!
Tottenham Hotspur vs Crystal Palace
SAVED!!! After their initial counter-attack is dealt with by Spurs, Palace continue to push the envelope and Lerma squares to Wharton. His first time ball finds Ayew in the box, who turns, shoots and draws a brilliant reflex save from Vicario, before the flag is raised for offside!
Tottenham Hotspur vs Crystal Palace
Having won three of their first six Premier League away games this season, Crystal Palace are now winless in their last seven on the road - form which led to the stepping down of Roy Hodgson and something which Oliver Glasner will be looking to change as soon as possible.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Crystal Palace
Maddison goes for goal from the set-piece with a curling effort towards the far corner, and although the shot looks to be heading behind to safety, Johnstone's not taking any chances and gets a glove on the ball to concede a corner!
Tottenham Hotspur vs Crystal Palace
Maddison looks to sweep a cross into the middle as he cuts inside Ward, but is brought down late by the Palace captain to earn his side a free-kick from just outside the area.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Crystal Palace
Tottenham keeper Vicario continues to receive treatment in his own goalmouth after coming off worst in that series of collisions, but with youngster Brandon Austin warming up on the sidelines, the Italian is cleared to carry on between the sticks.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Crystal Palace
CHANCE!!! Ward's floated cross-field pass is half-dealt with by the Spurs defence, until Lerma recovers possession on the edge of the box. His pass back into the area deflects into the path of Munoz, but Vicario shoots of his line to make the save before he, Munoz and Udogie all hit the deck in two separate collisions!
Tottenham Hotspur vs Crystal Palace
Palace have won just one of their last 18 London derbies away from home, and are winless in nine since a 2-1 win at West Ham in November 2022.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Crystal Palace
WHAT A STOP!!! An Eagles free-kick breaks down and Eze is dispossessed by Bentancur, allowing Son to put Werner clean through on goal with a forward ball. Palace are stretched as the Germany forward bears down on goal untouched, but Johnstone stands his ground despite being beaten for pace by Werner, making a last-ditch save to keep the hosts at bay!!
Tottenham Hotspur vs Crystal Palace
CHANCE!!! Bentancur threads a fantastic throughball down the left for Son to run onto, but Johnstone again sprints off his line to meet it. The Palace keeper slides in and gets the first touch, sending the ball ricocheting off Son and behind for a goal-kick!
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