Tottenham Hotspur maintained their unbeaten streak and secured a 2-1 victory against Crystal Palace, extending their lead at the top of the Premier League to five points. The match was not without its challenges for Spurs, who had to display patience before finding their rhythm. Crystal Palace’s Jordan Ayew and Odsonne Edouard threatened on the counter, but Spurs struggled to create clear-cut opportunities in the first half.
The breakthrough came in the 53rd minute when James Maddison’s cross-shot deflected off Joel Ward, resulting in an own goal. Tottenham extended their lead when Heung-min Son capitalized on a well-worked play involving Maddison and Brennan Johnson down the left side.
In the dying moments, Jordan Ayew’s brilliant volley gave Crystal Palace a glimmer of hope, but it wasn’t enough to prevent Spurs from taking all three points. This victory marked Tottenham’s eighth win in ten games, amassing 26 points and enjoying a five-point lead over second-placed Manchester City.
Heung-min Son, with eight goals this season, continued to shine, as did Maddison and new arrival Micky van de Ven. Rodrigo Bentancur made a promising return from a long-term injury, adding to the positive atmosphere surrounding Ange Postecoglou’s team.
James Maddison was named the Player of the Match, contributing significantly to Tottenham’s attack. The result means that Tottenham remains on top of the Premier League, and their fans have reason to be optimistic about the season ahead.