Tottenham Hotspur secured a 2-0 victory over 10-man Crystal Palace, marking their third consecutive Premier League win for the first time in 20 months. The match took a decisive turn early on when Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta received a red card in the 13th minute for a studs-up tackle on Micky van de Ven, a decision confirmed after VAR review. Archie Gray opened the scoring with a header in the 25th minute, assisted by a Mohammed Kudus corner.
In the second half, Jan Paul van Hecke doubled the lead in the 73rd minute, heading in a cross from Bruno Fernandes. The win allowed manager Roberto De Zerbi to debut teenager Luca Williams-Barnett late in the game. James Maddison remained on the bench after an injury scare, while Dominic Solanke started in attack.
The defeat increases pressure on Palace manager Pierre Sage, despite a midweek Carabao Cup win. Tottenham's last triumph at Chelsea came 36 years ago, and this victory continues their resurgence under De Zerbi.
Source: ESPN Soccer · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing