Tottenham Hotspur have won three consecutive Premier League matches for the first time in nearly 21 months following a comfortable victory over Crystal Palace. The visitors were reduced to 10 men early in the match when striker Jean-Philippe Mateta received a red card for a reckless challenge on Micky van de Ven, lifting Spurs into the top half of the table.
Breaking Long-Standing Records
Archie Gray and Jan Paul van Hecke scored as Tottenham capitalized on their numerical advantage, building upon their initial league win of the season against Coventry City and a notable victory at Chelsea. This sequence marks the first time Spurs have won three straight league games since February 2025, a span of more than 600 days. It equals the total number of victories from their previous 26 league matches combined and delivers the club’s first back-to-back home league wins in two years.
The statistical dominance was clear as Tottenham registered 34 shots compared to just two from Crystal Palace, marking a shot difference of 32—the largest recorded by any team since May 2024. Spurs also dominated possession with 79.4%, their second-highest figure on record in a Premier League fixture.
Manager and Player Impact
Head coach Roberto de Zerbi praised his side’s focus and intensity after the match, telling BBC Sport’s Match Of The Day that the team maintained their concentration and created numerous chances despite room for improvement in their finishing. De Zerbi also advocated for patience regarding expensive summer acquisitions Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes, both of whom are beginning to justify their high-profile transfer fees with strong performances in midfield.
Meanwhile, Crystal Palace manager Pierre Sage faces mounting pressure as his side remains in the relegation zone with only two victories from nine league matches, despite battling gamely after losing a player.
Emphasizing the need for sustained momentum, De Zerbi stated that the club must maintain its ambition and hunger after acknowledging the difficult past two seasons. Tottenham will now look to carry this new spirit forward as the team prepares for upcoming fixtures.
