Crystal Palace vs Tottenham - Preview
Tottenham look to extend their unbeaten run in the Premier League when they visit Selhurst Park on Friday night
Aiming to continue their unbeaten start to the season and life under Ange Postecoglou and strengthen their position at the summit of the Premier League table, Tottenham Hotspur will raise the curtain on the weekend's top-flight action on Friday, when they travel across London to take on Crystal Palace.
The visitors marked their return from the international break with a victory over Fulham on Monday to move two points clear in top spot, while their hosts dropped to 11th place following a heavy defeat to Newcastle United.
Thanks to Monday’s victory, Spurs have now taken 23 points from a possible 27 this season, picking up seven wins and two draws to snatch top spot.
It is also worth noting that Tottenham have won three of their last four away league outings, scoring 10 goals while keeping two clean sheets along the way.
Palace will be determined to respond from their beatdown on Tyneside by impressing in front of the Selhurst Park faithful against a side they haven't had too much success against in the recent past.
Crystal Palace vs Tottenham Team News
Crystal Palace are boosted by Jeffrey Schlupp's return from a thigh injury.
Eberechi Eze, Michael Olise and Dean Henderson remain sidelined by muscle problems, while James Tomkins is out with a calf issue.
Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma is available after serving a one-match suspension.
Pape Sarr has recovered from illness but Destiny Odogie will need to prove his fitness after he was substituted with fatigue at Fulham on Monday.
Crystal Palace possible starting lineup:
Johnstone; Ward, Andersen, Guehi, Mitchell; Hughes, Doucoure, Lerma; Ayew, Edouard, Franca
Tottenham Hotspur possible starting lineup:
Vicario; Porro, Van De Ven, Romero, Udogie; Bissouma, Sarr; Kulusevski, Maddison, Richarlison; Son
Crystal Palace vs Tottenham Facts
- Crystal Palace have one victory from their past 16 Premier League games against Tottenham, drawing twice and losing 13 times.
- Spurs have won the last three top-flight meetings without conceding.
- The Lilywhites have one win from their previous five visits to Selhurst Park in all competitions, drawing two and losing two.