Tottenham 2-0 Crystal Palace: Spurs Make It Three In A Row

Tottenham win three in a row for the first time since Ange Postecoglou took charge in North London, giving Spurs fans renewed belief. A 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace gave Roberto De Zerbi’s side a third straight win,and back-to-back clean sheets.

After victories against Coventry City and Chelsea, the challenge was to sustain that momentum on home soil. Spurs answered it, ensuring October ended with another three points and a growing sense that their recent progress can provide the foundations for something more lasting and exciting under Roberto De Zerbi.

Palace arrived with problems of their own, having only picked up seven points from their opening eight games, with pressure mounting on head coach Pierre Sage.

Tottenham took control of the first half after Jean-Philippe Mateta’s early dismissal left Crystal Palace facing an uphill battle. The striker was sent off in the 13th minute following a dangerous challenge on Micky van de Ven, handing Spurs a numerical advantage.

Roberto De Zerbi’s side capitalised in the 25th minute when Archie Gray headed home Mohammed Kudus’ corner at the back post. With Palace forced onto the back foot, Tottenham dominated possession and limited the visitors’ attacking threat. However, despite controlling proceedings, Spurs reached the interval with only a single-goal cushion, leaving further work required to turn their superiority into victory.

Tottenham maintained their dominance after the restart, pinning Crystal Palace back as they searched for a second goal. Dean Henderson’s resistance kept the visitors within touching distance, but Spurs eventually found breathing space in the 73rd minute. Jan Paul van Hecke reacted to the rebound from his own header to bundle home, rewarding the hosts’ sustained pressure with another goal from a corner.

Palace struggled to offer an attacking response with ten men, allowing Roberto De Zerbi’s side to see out the contest comfortably. Tottenham’s patience ultimately paid off, sealing another clean sheet and a third successive league victory.

Luca Williams-Barnett added another positive note to Tottenham’s evening, making his Premier League debut as a late substitute. The 18-year-old academy graduate quickly showed his confidence, producing an impressive run to create a chance for Mohammed Kudus. His brief appearance offered supporters an encouraging glimpse of another exciting young talent.

Tottenham next travel to Elland Road to face Leeds United on Saturday, November 7, with kick-off at 12.30pm. Roberto De Zerbi’s side will target a fourth successive Premier League victory, hoping to build on their growing confidence and carry this encouraging momentum into the international break with another three points.