Tottenham Hotspur, Crystal Palace, Roberto De Zerbi and Jean-Philippe Mateta
31 October 2026
Tottenham defeated Crystal Palace 2-0 to record three consecutive Premier League victories for the first time since February 2025. Archie Gray and Jan Paul van Hecke scored after Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta was dismissed early.
Mateta received a red card in the 13th minute for a challenge on Micky van de Ven, leaving Palace with ten players. Tottenham dominated the remainder of the match, registering 34 shots and 79.4% possession. The victory moved Spurs into the top half of the table, while Palace remained in the bottom three.
Why It Matters
Tottenham's recovery gathers momentum while Palace face increasing relegation pressure.