"Last time out, both teams coming off a defeat: Share Palace had that disappointing loss in the Carabao Cup to Arsenal this week, from which Oliver Glasner makes four changes. Dean Henderson has the gloves, while Nathaniel Clyne starts in defence and Will Hughes and Justin Devenny play in midfield. Suspension robs Spurs of Xavi Simons and Cristian Romero for their red cards against Liverpool, as Richarlison and Kevin Danso come in."
"The benches: Palace: Benitez, Nketiah, Uche, Esse, Canvot, Sosa, Rodney, Benamar, Drakes-Thomas. Tottenham: Kinsky, Dragusin, Joao Palhinha, Tel, Johnson, Takai, Odobert, Davies, Scarlett. The referee is Jarred Gillett (Australia) Share Crystal Palace: Henderson; Lerma, Lacroix, Guehi; Clyne, Wharton, Hughes, Mitchell; Pino, Devenny; Mateta. Tottenham: Vicario; Pedro Porro, Danso, Van de Ven, Spence; Gray, Bentancur; Kudus, Bergvall, Kolo Muani; Richarlison. It's been a golden year for Crystal Palace. This is their last of 2025."
"That Thomas Frank is under pressure is no secret. Though he is a tough character and pulls few punches. At Brndby, I didn't win the first eight games and then we were unbeaten in nine, he said. At Brentford, we lost eight out of 10 games and then we were unbeaten in 10. So I am convinced we will see a similar pattern here. I'm not in doubt of that. Because I know how to make a competitive team."
Both teams arrive after recent defeats, with Crystal Palace making four changes following their Carabao Cup loss to Arsenal. Dean Henderson starts in goal, Nathaniel Clyne returns at right-back and Will Hughes and Justin Devenny are selected in midfield. Tottenham are without Xavi Simons and Cristian Romero due to suspensions, with Richarlison and Kevin Danso brought into the starting XI. Benches include familiar options such as Nketiah, Joao Palhinha and Davies. Thomas Frank faces clear pressure after inconsistent form, while Oliver Glasner has enjoyed strong results this year. A Palace victory would push them toward the top five, Tottenham can move within a point.
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