Everything you need to know on Tottenham Hotspur's 1-0 win over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park
Archie Gray scored the game's only goal as Tottenham beat Crystal Palace(Image: Getty Images)
All you need to know about Tottenham's first away Premier League win since October...
Crucial Victory for Spurs:Tottenham ended a difficult run of form by securing a narrow 1-0 win away at Crystal Palace. The result was essential for stabilising the team after they had slipped as low as 14th in the Premier League table.
Archie Gray’s Landmark Goal: Teenager Archie Gray scored the only goal of the match, marking his first-ever senior professional goal since joining from Leeds. The 19-year-old’s close-range finish just before half-time proved to be the decisive moment of the contest.
Pressure Eased on Thomas Frank: The win provides temporary relief for manager Thomas Frank, whose position had come under scrutiny after a run of only one win in eight games. Fans and analysts had begun to question his leadership during a festive period that saw the team struggle for consistency.
VAR Drama and Disallowed Goals: Richarlison had a frustrating afternoon after seeing two separate goals ruled out for offside by the Video Assistant Referee. Despite his clinical finishing in those moments, the technology ensured the scoreline remained at a single-goal margin throughout.
Palace Dominance Lacked Finish: Palace controlled the majority of possession and created several dangerous opportunities but ultimately failed to find the back of the net. Their inability to capitalize on 62 per cent possession highlighted ongoing issues with clinical finishing in the final third.
Impact on League Standings: This victory propelled Tottenham up to 11th place in the table, putting them within four points of the top five. Conversely, Palace’s loss caused them to drop to 8th after previously enjoying a much stronger start to the month.
Defensive Resilience Amid Injuries: Spurs managed to keep a clean sheet despite missing key defensive figures like the suspended captain Cristian Romero. Micky van de Ven and Kevin Danso stepped up to lead a backline that successfully weathered a late Palace onslaught.
Looking Ahead to 2026: Tottenham will look to carry this momentum into their next fixture against Frank’s former club, Brentford. For Palace, the defeat marks a disappointing end to the year as they seek to recapture the form that briefly had them in the top four.
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