In a bid to maintain their unbeaten start to the season and solidify their position at the top of the Premier League table, Tottenham Hotspur will kick off the weekend’s action by facing Crystal Palace in a London derby.
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Tottenham Hotspur recently returned from the international break with a victory over Fulham, propelling them two points clear at the summit.
Meanwhile, Crystal Palace suffered a heavy defeat to Newcastle United, dropping them to 11th place.
Crystal Palace has had a relatively positive start to the season under Roy Hodgson, earning 12 points from their nine matches.
They head into this fixture following a three-match unbeaten run, including an impressive win against Manchester United.
However, their recent trip to Newcastle resulted in a 4-0 loss, leaving them wounded and eager to bounce back at Selhurst Park.
Tottenham Hotspur, on the other hand, has been in exceptional form under Ange Postecoglou.
They currently lead the Premier League with 23 points and remain unbeaten after nine games. Their attacking prowess is evident, having scored 20 goals while conceding only eight.
Following a thrilling 2-2 draw against Arsenal, Tottenham secured three consecutive victories, including a hard-fought win against Liverpool and an away triumph against Luton Town. They continued their winning streak with a 2-0 victory over Fulham.
With a two-point lead at the top, Tottenham Hotspur aims to extend their winning streak and widen the gap between themselves and their rivals.
Team News:
Crystal Palace continues to grapple with several injury concerns, particularly in the attacking department.
Michael Olise, Eberechi Eze, Nathan Ferguson, James Tomkins, and Dean Henderson are sidelined. Jeffrey Schlupp could also miss.
Tottenham Hotspur is expected to field a similar lineup to their previous match against Fulham. However, Yves Bissouma may replace Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg in midfield after serving a suspension.
Predicted Lineups:
Crystal Palace:
Johnstone;
Ward, Andersen, Guehi, Mitchell;
Hughes, Doucoure, Lerma;
Ayew, Edouard, Franca
Tottenham Hotspur:
Vicario;
Porro, Van De Ven, Romero, Udogie;
Bissouma, Sarr;
Kulusevski, Maddison, Richarlison;
Son
Prediction:
We predict a 2-0 victory for Tottenham Hotspur. Despite Crystal Palace’s defensive resilience, Tottenham’s form and momentum make them favorites to come out on top in this clash.
