Tottenham will have a chance to extend their early advantage at the top in the first Premier League game of the weekend when they travel to face Crystal Palace.
Crystal Palace have two points from their first three games this season, earning an impressive draw at West Ham prior to the international break.
Twice behind, loanee Conor Gallagher scored a brace, Palace’s first goals of the season to earn the Eagles a point.
Tottenham secured a third consecutive 1-0 win when they edged past Watford last time out.
Heung Min Son’s free-kick was the difference, with Dele Alli missing their best chance of a second goal.
Match history
The last two league meetings at Selhurst Park finished 1-1, with Jeffrey Schlupp earning Palace a late point last season.
Tottenham are unbeaten in the last 12 league meetings between the two, a run stretching back to 2015.
Last five Premier League meetings
Tottenham 4 Crystal Palace 1 – 07/03/21
Crystal Palace 1 Tottenham 1 – 13/12/20
Crystal Palace 1 Tottenham 1 – 26/07/20
Tottenham 4 Crystal Palace 0 – 14/09/19
Tottenham 2 Crystal Palace 0 – 03/04/19
Team news
Eberechi Eze and Nathan Ferguson remain out for the hosts; however Michael Olise is close to a return.
Will Hughes and Odsonne Edouard are likely to make the squad following their recent moves, although a debut is more likely from the bench.
Tottenham will be without Davinson Sanchez, Cristian Romero and Giovani Lo Celso after their international involvement.
Son suffered an injury whilst away with South Korea and is a major doubt for the trip to Selhurst Park.
Expected starting XI’s
Crystal Palace (4-3-3): Guaita; Ward, Anderson, Guehi, Mitchell; Gallagher, Kouyate, McArthur; Zaha, Benteke, Ayew
Tottenham (4-2-3-1): Lloris; Royal, Tanganga, Dier, Regulion; Hjojberg, Winks; Moura, Dele, Gil; Kane
Predictions
Result: Draw
Palace have drawn twice already this season and Spurs are likely to be without numerous players
Correct Score: 1-1
The last two meetings at Selhurst Park have finished 1-1
Anytime Goalscorer: Harry Kane
Harry Kane has scored four in his last three matches against Crystal Palace
