Crystal Palace will face Tottenham at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday, October 31, with Roberto De Zerbi’s side carrying strong momentum into the fixture. Spurs have won their last two Premier League matches and are unbeaten in their past three league games.
Their latest success came at Chelsea, where Tottenham secured a 2-0 victory. The result has lifted the mood around De Zerbi’s squad and given the manager an opportunity to build on a run that Palace will need to interrupt.
Tottenham also hold a preparation advantage ahead of the meeting. They were eliminated from the Carabao Cup by Liverpool in the previous round and therefore do not have a midweek fixture to navigate.
Palace, meanwhile, are due to play Fulham at Craven Cottage on Wednesday night in the fourth round of the competition. That leaves Tottenham with five clear days, from Monday through Friday, to work with their players before the 5:30pm kick-off. The source indicates Spurs will have at least three more days on the training pitch than the Eagles.
That additional preparation time is an advantage De Zerbi must make the most of. Palace go into the match after a 2-0 defeat to Newcastle, while Tottenham will be seeking a third consecutive Premier League victory and a second straight home win following their 3-1 success over Coventry City.
