Tottenham beat 10-man Crystal Palace for third straight Premier League win

Tottenham secured a 2-0 home victory over Crystal Palace in the Premier League, with the match turning early when Jean-Philippe Mateta was shown a red card after just 13 minutes, as reported by The Independent and Placar. The win was Tottenham's third consecutive league victory, a feat they had not achieved since February 2025, according to The Independent.

Dominant display

Tottenham dominated the match, registering 34 shots on goal, according to Placar. Goals from Gray and van Hecke sealed the win, as reported by Placar. The result was described by BBC Sport as a continued revival for Spurs, while The Telegraph noted that Tottenham eased to victory.

Pressure on Sage and Palace

Crystal Palace's defeat leaves them in the bottom three of the Premier League table, as reported by Sky Sports and the Evening Standard. This has intensified the pressure on manager Pierre Sage, with the Evening Standard suggesting that a sacking could be looming. Le Figaro and L'Équipe also highlighted Palace's precarious position, with the latter noting that the team is now in the relegation zone.

Champions League ambitions

According to Calciomercato.com, the victory keeps Tottenham's hopes alive for a Champions League spot, with the team now dreaming of qualifying for the competition. The result also extended Tottenham's winning streak, as noted by A Spor and Fotomaç, both of which reported the 2-0 scoreline.