Five things we learned from Tottenham Hotspur’s 3-1 defeat to Crystal Palace

Tottenham errors proceed to price Spurs as Micky van de Ven sees purple

It was one more defeat for Tottenham Hotspur within the Premier League tonight, making it three London derby defeats on the bounce.

As we speak’s loss didn’t even really feel unfamiliar however as a substitute served as the proper illustration of Spurs’ season to this point.

Tottenham have been their very own largest enemy this marketing campaign, with particular person errors typically proving pricey, and at present it was extra of the identical.

Simply 4 video games in the past, we noticed Cristian Romero decide up a silly purple card towards Manchester United when the sport was nonetheless stage and in its early phases.

Tonight it was Micky van de Ven who made the rash determination early within the first half when Tottenham have been main, bringing down Ismaila Sarr and denying a transparent goalscoring alternative.

It was such an newbie mistake, given how early within the sport it was. Simply let him in on purpose and provides your staff an opportunity to compete as a substitute of turning the sport on its head and throwing your aspect below the bus.

Strain grows on Igor Tudor after three defeats

It’d nonetheless be early days, however at this stage of the season and the scenario Tottenham discover themselves in, there’s little time for persistence.

Igor Tudor has managed three video games and has misplaced all three, already conceding 9 targets within the course of.

Jamie O’Hara has already acknowledged that Tudor may very well be sacked ought to he lose towards Palace, and, given Spurs’ struggles, that isn’t totally far-fetched.

The second-half show would possibly simply purchase him a while, however there’s a rising feeling that if he doesn’t begin getting wins on the board quickly, his transient tenure may be a lot shorter.

Tottenham defensive reshuffle as Cristian Romero returns however Micky van de Ven misses Liverpool

Tudor was not too far-off from having his first-choice again 4 match and obtainable to him, however that’s now not the case.

It has rapidly change into a scenario of 1 in and one other out. Cristian Romero is predicted to return towards Liverpool, with at present’s sport the ultimate of his four-match ban.

Nevertheless, that return will now be marked by the absence of van de Ven, who is ready to overlook that fixture following his purple card. Given the membership’s damage disaster, it’s the very last thing they want in the mean time.

Archie Grey exhibits battle for Tottenham as senior Spurs gamers battle

After all, there was nonetheless some constructive from at present’s sport, and it got here within the type of 19-year-old Archie Grey.

{The teenager} simply appears to get it, taking part in like somebody who understands precisely what’s at stake, placing his physique on the road, getting in for each sort out and chasing each free ball.

That’s the kind of battle Tottenham want on this relegation scrap. The senior gamers ought to take a leaf from {the teenager}’s e-book. His help at present was very good, however the show on the whole from Tottenham was moderately disappointing.

Tottenham dragged deeper into relegation battle with 9 video games remaining

Consider it or not, what might need began as a joke is now a full-on actuality – Spurs are in a relegation dogfight.

The distinction between Tottenham and 18th-placed West Ham United is now a single level following the Hammers’ victory towards Fulham on Wednesday.

Tottenham go to Liverpool subsequent, whereas West Ham and Nottingham Forest tackle Manchester Metropolis and Fulham, respectively.

One slip-up from the Lilywhites and a victory for the Hammers will see Spurs drop beneath the dotted line. 9 video games stay and it’s all to play for within the relegation battle.