After back-to-back wins over Coventry City and Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur can prove they have turned a corner by making it three successive victories against a struggling Crystal Palace side at home.
Roberto De Zerbi is seemingly getting through to his players, but Spurs’ progress still feels fragile. Anything less than three points Saturday would create a sense that Tottenham are still struggling to shake off the trouble of the last two seasons.
Palace have won just two of their opening eight Premier League fixtures and have lost their last two league games, conceding seven against Brighton and Newcastle United and scoring zero. Pierre Sage needs a positive result to prove he’s the right man for the job.
Here is your complete guide on how to watch today’s Premier League fixture, including kick-off times, broadcast networks and online streaming options.
Tottenham Hotspur v Crystal Palace
Time: 5.30pm BST/1.30pm ET
Stadium: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (London)
How to watch
United States: Stream on Fubo
Canada: Stream on Fubo
What to watch for
De Zerbi is finding solutions to Tottenham’s many, many problems. Last week’s away win over Chelsea was Spurs’ most significant result under the Italian and demonstrated how the north London side are finally beginning to play with the intensity and conviction their manager demands.
However, Tottenham were able to play in quick transition at Stamford Bridge. Against Crystal Palace, they will be expected to control possession, making the task of breaking down the Eagles very different. Do Spurs have enough open play creativity in their team to claim another win?
Sage could be fired if Palace lose, heaping pressure on the former Lens boss and his low-on-confidence players. The Eagles, however, can take encouragement from the fact they have won three of their last five meetings with Spurs.
Player to watch: Mateus Fernandes, Tottenham Hotspur – The Portuguese midfielder was key to the away win over Chelsea and is expected to keep his place in De Zerbi’s central unit for Palace’s visit. Fernandes gives Spurs the ability to play forward in possession.
