"Spurs fans had started to turn on Frank after a run of five defeats in eight left them 14th in the Premier League on Christmas Day. While there had been no suggestions internally that Frank's job was under immediate threat, Tottenham needed to return to winning ways and Gray's 42nd-minute header settled the contest between the current FA Cup and Europa League holders."
"Jean-Philippe Mateta signalled his intentions with an effort dragged wide from 20 yards soon after before a short free-kick routine created another chance for Palace's number nine but he nodded over from Maxence Lacroix's header. Justin Devenny and Adam Wharton tested Guglielmo Vicario with tame efforts before Will Hughes curled wide after a slick move by the hosts. It appeared a matter of time before Palace broke the deadlock but Spurs struck against the run of play in the 42nd minute."
Archie Gray's 42nd-minute header secured a 1-0 victory for Tottenham at Crystal Palace, easing pressure on manager Thomas Frank. Spurs had endured a poor run of five defeats in eight and sat 14th on Christmas Day, prompting fan unrest despite no immediate internal suggestion of a managerial threat. The win moved Tottenham to 11th and kept them four points behind fifth-placed Chelsea. Crystal Palace lost a third straight league game, intensifying calls for January reinforcements. Cristian Romero was suspended, Kevin Danso started and received an early yellow. Chances were limited until Gray's goal broke the deadlock.
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