Tottenham Hotspur vs Crystal Palace: Premier League Clash and Predictions

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Tottenham Hotspur will face Crystal Palace in a Premier League clash on Saturday. After a two-week break, Tottenham will be looking to bounce back from their recent defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers. Crystal Palace, under new manager Oliver Glasner, secured a convincing victory against Burnley in their last match.

Tottenham Hotspur's recent form has been inconsistent, with narrow wins against Everton and Brighton & Hove Albion. They have slipped to fifth place in the Premier League standings and are five points behind fourth-placed Aston Villa. Tottenham's defense has been a concern, as they have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last eight league games.

Crystal Palace, currently in 13th place, have an eight-point advantage over the relegation zone. They will be aiming to end their winless streak in away matches and their nine-match winless run in London derbies. Their last victory against Tottenham came in the 2015-16 FA Cup.

In terms of team news, Tottenham will be without Pedro Porro and Destiny Udogie due to injury. Ryan Sessegnon is also expected to miss the rest of the season. Crystal Palace's Joachim Andersen and Eberechi Eze are both likely to feature, while Michael Olise, Rob Holding, Marc Guehi, Jesurun Rak-Sakyi, and Cheick Doucoure remain sidelined.

Both teams are expected to field strong lineups, with Tottenham relying on the attacking prowess of Dejan Kulusevski, James Maddison, and Son Heung-min. Crystal Palace will look to Jordan Ayew, Jean-Philippe Mateta, and Eze for goals.

Given Tottenham's defensive vulnerabilities and Crystal Palace's recent form, a closely contested match is expected. However, Tottenham's attacking firepower may give them the edge. A 2-1 victory for Tottenham Hotspur is predicted.

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