Tottenham Hotspur will look to make it three straight after starting the Premier League season without a win in its first six games when they host struggling Crystal Palace and embattled manager Pierre Sage on Saturday (1:30 p.m. ET).
Roberto De Zerbi’s men have scored more goals (5) than the top six (3) in their last two games, which coincides directly with James Maddison’s return to the starting XI. Maddison was feared to have suffered another setback in last weekend’s rare away win at Chelsea, but Spurs’ playmaking midfielder avoided serious injury and will be ready to face Palace, as will left-back Destiny Udogie, who has missed the last two games with a minor knee injury.
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The last two games have been quite different for Crystal Palace as they suffered back-to-back 7-0 defeats to Brighton and Newcastle. There had been talk of Sage being sacked due to Palace’s poor start, but the Frenchman was given a small vote of confidence and extra time to turn things around. The absence of star winger Ismaila Sarr, at least until the international break in November, won’t make things any easier.
How to look Tottenham Hotspur – Crystal Palace live, streaming link and start time
Start time: 1:30 PM ET Saturday (October 31)
Location: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium – London
TV channel: NBCSN
Broadcast link: Watch live on Peacock
Spurs team news
OUT: Lucas Bergwall (knee), Rodrigo Bentancourt (suspension), Savio (muscle), Mykhailo Mudrik (ankle), Xavi Simons (knee), Wilson Odobert (knee) | QUESTION: Tosin Adarabioyo (veal)
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Crystal Palace team news
YAYD: Ismaila Sarr (groin), Takehiro Tomiyasu (calf), Chadi Riad (knee) | QUESTIONABLE: Jorgen Strand Larsen (ankle), Quinten Timber (thigh)
Tottenham Hotspur – Crystal Palace forecast
The football is finally starting to click for Spurs, and with it comes a belief that has been seen for the first time in several seasons. There are a few teams in the PL who look ready to go on a tear, and Spurs are one of them. “Spurs” – “Crystal Palace” – 3:1.