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Crystal Palace v Tottenham: match preview

Crystal Palace v Tottenham
Crystal Palace v Tottenham: probable starters in bold, contenders in light Illustration: x

Tottenham are unbeaten since the opening day of the season and in all likelihood they will remain so against Crystal Palace. The 1-0 defeat against Everton in September feels like a lifetime ago for José Mourinho’s intimidating, league-leading side. That said, Roy Hodgson’s side are unlikely to be as easy to coast past as Arsenal were last week. Confidence will be high after decimating West Brom, especially for Christian Benteke who scored two goals in a game for the first time since April 2017. It is likely they will need a few goals again to snatch even a draw from Spurs. Graham Searles

Sunday 2.15pm Sky Sports Premier League

Venue Selhurst Park

Last season Crystal Palace 1 Tottenham 1

Odds H 4-1 A 3-4 D 3-1

Referee Kevin Friend

This season G6 Y15 R2 2.83 per/game

CRYSTAL PALACE

Subs from Henderson, McCarthy, Meyer, Tomkins, Sakho, Mitchell, Ward, Riedewald, Townsend, Dann

Doubtful None

Injured Kelly (calf, unknown), Ferguson (knee, unknown)

Suspended None

Discipline Y16 R1

Form WLWLLW

Leading scorer Zaha 7

TOTTENHAM

Subs from Hart, Gazzaniga, Doherty, Tanganga, Sánchez, Rodon, Davies, Winks, Fernandes, Lo Celso, Alli, Clarke, Bale, Lucas, Vinícius

Doubtful Aurier (knock)

Injured Lamela (foot, 23 Dec)

Suspended None

Discipline Y13 R0

Form WWWWDW

Leading scorer Son 10

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