Tottenham secure third consecutive Premier League victory against 10-man Palace

Tottenham Hotspur have reached a significant milestone under manager Roberto De Zerbi, securing three consecutive Premier League victories for the first time in over 600 days. The 2-0 win against Crystal Palace at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium lifted the club to eighth place in the table, signaling a positive shift in mood after a difficult period.

The contest turned in Tottenham's favor just 13 minutes into the match when Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta was shown a straight red card following a VAR review of a challenge on Micky van de Ven. Spurs capitalized on their numerical advantage shortly after, with Archie Gray heading home the opening goal. Jan Paul van Hecke later secured the result with a scrappy second-half effort.

Pressure mounts for Pierre Sage

"Very pleased for the performance, very tough game. We showed we are a mature team."

Roberto De Zerbi

For Crystal Palace, the defeat marks a third consecutive league loss, leaving them in the relegation zone. Manager Pierre Sage faces increasing pressure as his side struggles to find form. While the players demonstrated resilience despite being a man down, the club's hierarchy now faces critical decisions regarding the Frenchman's future ahead of upcoming fixtures against Liverpool, Coventry, and Hull.

"We know what we can do as a team, as a back five, the whole unit. We just have to go again."

Crystal Palace defender