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Tottenham 2-0 Crystal Palace: Spurs down 10-man Eagles to secure third win in a row

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Gent, O. (2026, October 31). Tottenham 2-0 Crystal Palace: Spurs down 10-man Eagles to secure third win in a row. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/tottenham-crystal-palace-premier-league-b1303097.html

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Tottenham secured their third consecutive victory by defeating Crystal Palace 2-0 in a match where Palace played with ten men after Jean-Philippe Mateta was shown a red card for a dangerous tackle in the 13th minute. The game saw Spurs take control early, scoring through Archie Gray’s header and adding to their lead later via Jan Paul van Hecke’s goal. This win solidifies Tottenham’s strong form under manager Roberto De Zerbi while putting additional pressure on Crystal Palace's Pierre Sage.

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On October 31, 2026, Tottenham secured a 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. The match took an early turn when Jean-Philippe Mateta, a Crystal Palace forward, was shown a red card in the 13th minute for a studs-up challenge on Micky van de Ven. This left Crystal Palace with only ten men and allowed Tottenham to dominate the game. Archie Gray scored the first goal for Spurs in the 25th minute with a header from a corner kick, followed by another goal from former Brighton player Jan Paul van Hecke in the second half. The win marked Tottenham's third consecutive victory under manager Roberto De Zerbi and increased pressure on Crystal Palace’s beleaguered manager Pierre Sage.

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