In a dramatic turn of events, Tottenham Hotspur secured a thrilling 3-1 comeback victory against Crystal Palace, keeping their Champions League hopes alive. The match, which seemed to be slipping away from Spurs after Eberechi Eze’s stunning free-kick put Palace ahead, witnessed a remarkable turnaround in the final minutes. Substitute Brennan Johnson initiated the comeback with a well-taken goal, followed by Cristian Romero’s header to put Spurs in front.

Captain Son Heung-min sealed the victory with a clinical finish, ensuring Tottenham kept up the pressure on Aston Villa in the race for fourth place. The win marked a significant moment for Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou, whose side has shown resilience and determination under his tenure. Despite facing challenges, including injuries to key players like Pedro Porro and Richarlison, the Spurs displayed a fighting spirit to secure the crucial three points.

The defeat was Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner’s first since taking charge, highlighting the competitive nature of the Premier League. Despite a disciplined performance from Palace, Spurs’ late surge proved too much to handle, leaving Palace to rue missed opportunities. Overall, the match showcased the unpredictability and excitement of Premier League football, with Spurs’ late comeback adding another chapter to their season’s story.

Here is the highlight video of Tottenham Hotspur vs. Crystal Palace, which ended with a 3-1 victory for the Spurs.

Tottenham Hotspur performance and stats

Tottenham Hotspur is currently 5th in the Premier League with 50 points.

In the last 26 games, it has won 15 times, drawn 5 times, and lost 6 times. In its last match, Tottenham Hotspur won 3-1 against Crystal Palace.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 55 goals and conceding 39.​

Tottenham Hotspur will play the next match in Premier League against Aston Villa on Saturday 9th of March in Birmingham.​

Crystal Palace performance and stats

Crystal Palace is currently 14th in the Premier League with 28 points.

In the last 27 games, it has won 7 times, drawn 7 times, and lost 13 times. In its last match, Crystal Palace lost 3-1 against Tottenham Hotspur.​​

It has a negative goal difference after scoring 32 goals and conceding 47.​

Crystal Palace will play the next match in Premier League against Luton Town on Saturday 9th of March in London.​

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