Tottenham continues to plunge deeper into crisis with a 1-3 loss to Crystal Palace, extending their winless run in the Premier League to 11 matches and facing the risk of dropping into the relegation zone.
Tottenham Hotspur continues to sink deeper into crisis following a 1-3 defeat to Crystal Palace in the latest Premier League round. This loss extends Spurs' winless streak in the league to a record 11 matches, pushing them closer to the relegation zone.
Tottenham's situation becomes more concerning as 18th-placed West Ham also secured a victory in this round, narrowing the gap with Spurs to just 1 point. The prospect of the London club facing relegation for the first time since 1977 is now being discussed more frequently.
In the very first minute, Spurs relied on the talent of goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario to save a dangerous volley from Adam Wharton. The home team also got lucky when Ismaïla Sarr's goal was disallowed for an offside in the buildup.
Nevertheless, Tottenham surprisingly took the lead. Archie Gray skillfully dribbled down to the byline before crossing for Dominic Solanke to finish from close range and open the scoring. However, Spurs' advantage quickly collapsed.
Micky van de Ven was sent off after pulling down Sarr in a one-on-one situation, and the Senegalese striker successfully converted the resulting penalty to equalize for Palace.
Playing with a man advantage, the visitors fully capitalized before halftime. Adam Wharton became the inspiration, assisting Jørgen Strand Larsen to score with a shot through Vicario's legs, before setting up Sarr to complete his brace.
In the second half, Tottenham pushed forward but struggled with only 10 men. The most notable chance fell to Solanke, but his shot was saved by goalkeeper Dean Henderson.
Three consecutive defeats under manager Igor Tudor mean Tottenham has still not won a Premier League match in 2026. With a Champions League fixture against Atletico Madrid ahead, Spurs' domestic future looks extremely precarious.