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Crystal Palace are aiming for a first win in five matches in all competitions when Tottenham travel to Selhurst Park in December. Premier League on Sunday.
The ninth-placed Eagles are four points above Spurs, who have won one of their last nine home games and lost their last two.
Guest boss Thomas Frank remains among the favorites to become the next managerial departure in the top flight following a 3-0 defeat at Nottingham Forest and a 2-1 home defeat to Liverpool.
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Crystal Palace starting XI against Spurs
Defender Chris Richards (foot) is injured for Palace, but striker Eddie Nketiah, who had been a doubt following a knock, is on the bench.
Defenders Chadi Riad and Daniel Munoz as well as midfielder Cheick Doucouré are recovering from knee injuries.
Widemen Caleb Kporha (back) and Rio Cardines (muscular) are also sidelined. Midfielder Daichi Kamada is expected to be out until February with a hamstring problem.
Striker Ismaila Sarr is participating in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with Senegal.
Crystal Palace starting XI: Henderson, Lacroix, Guehi, Lerma, Clyne, Hughes, Wharton, Mitchell, Devenny, Pine, Mateta
Palace substitutes: Benitez, Canvot, Sosa, Benamar, Rodney, Drakes-Thomas, Esse, Nketiah, Uche
Tottenham starting XI against Forest
Striker Dominic Solanke (ankle) and defenders Destiny Udogie and Kota Takai (both hamstring) remain out, as do midfielders James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski with knee injuries.
Midfielder Xavi Simons is serving the first of a three-match ban for a red card against Liverpool last Saturday, while defender Cristian Romero also received a one-match suspension for receiving two yellow cards.
Yves Bissouma plays for Mali at the CAN but central defender Radu Dragusin is on the bench following a long-term knee injury.
Tottenham starting lineup: Vical, Pedro Pedro, Dan, Van à Ven, Spente, Gray, Benches, Steel, Trust, Trust, Muani Count, Richarlison
Spurs substitutes: To be continued
How to watch Palace vs Spurs: live stream online, TV channel
Kick-off on Sunday will be at 4:30 p.m. GMT (11:30 a.m. ET / 8:30 a.m. PT). Live TV coverage in the UK is provided on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra.
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Crystal Palace vs. Tottenham Stats
- Crystal Palace completed the Premier League double against Tottenham last season, recording as many wins as in their previous 22 against Spurs (D3 L17).
- They have won their last league game in each of the last four calendar years, having never done so five times in a row before.
- None of their last nine league matches of the year had ended in victory (7 draws, 2 defeats)
- A third consecutive defeat at Palace would equal their longest losing streak in the competition under Oliver Glasner (between September and October 2024).
- Jean-Philippe Mateta has scored 23 goals in his last 31 Premier League starts at Selhurst Park and scored the only goal at home to Tottenham in October 2024.
- Adam Wharton has made more Premier League starts for Crystal Palace than any other player aged 21 or under (47), surpassing Michael Olise’s record.
- Tottenham have never lost consecutive away league matches against Palace
- Spurs lost 1-0 away and 2-0 at home to Palace in the Premier League last season, marking the first time they had lost and failed to score in consecutive league meetings with the Eagles.
- They have only lost their last league match in one of the last 16 calendar years (W8 D7), succumbing 3-1 at home to Wolves in 2018.
- Facing opponents who start the day above them in the standings, Tottenham have won one of their last 19 London derbies away in the Premier League (6 draws, 12 defeats), against Brentford last February (2-0).
- Pedro Porro is Tottenham’s top player for assists (133) and defensive line-breaking passes (13) in the Premier League this season
- Only Mohammed Kudus (22) has created more chances for Spurs than Porro (20) this season.
Premier League results and schedule this weekend
Leaders Arsenal beat Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1 at home on Saturday after second-placed Manchester City won by the same scoreline at 17th-placed Forest.
The Cityzens are two points behind the Gunners, with Aston Villa a point further back after their 2-1 win at Chelsea for an 11th consecutive victory in all competitions.
Saturday December 27
Forest 1-2 Man City
Arsenal 2-1 Brighton
Brentford 4-1 Bournemouth
Burnley 0-0 Everton
Liverpool 2-1 Wolves
West Ham 0-1 Fulham
Chelsea 1-2 Villa
Sunday December 28
Sunderland v Leeds (2:00 p.m.)
Crystal Palace v Tottenham (4:30 p.m.)
