Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 Crystal Palace: Barclays Premier League as it happened
1:30pm: Tottenham Hotspur vs Crystal Palace
- Alan Pardew's side could go second with heavy win over Spurs.
- Harry Kane continues search for first club goal of the season.
- Mauricio Pochettino's side face first game after Europa League opening game.
- Liverpool vs Norwich City and Southampton vs Manchester United at 4pm.
Full time: Tottenham Hotsur 1-0 Crystal Palace
Son Heung-min is the match-winner once again with his first Premier League goal on his full home league debut. Hugo Lloris is also the hero after he saved from Bakery Sako in the second half. Spurs claim their first home league win of the season as Crystal Palace are beaten away for the first time this season.
That is all we have time for but if you head over to our live blog pages of Liverpool vs Norwich and Southampton vs Manchester United, you can continue to keep abreast of the Premier League action.
Half time: Tottenham 0-0 Crystal Palace
Pretty even first half with few genuine chances. Alex McCarthy has kept out Erik Lamela and Dele Alli while Yohan Cabaye has hit Hugo Lloris' right-hand post but it has been a half where both teams' defences have prevailed. We hope for better in the second period.
Seen very little of Yannick Bolasie on the ground of the club who were heavily linked with his signature. The Congo winger picks up the ball on the right hand side but his cross is lashed into the crowd. Palace might be looking at making a change at the break such has been their brief attacks in this first half.
You may have seen a very curious comment made by Alan Pardew in which he predicted that Tottenham would definitely finish in the top 10. It is unclear where the Palace boss anything in the comments but it might ensure his team are not exactly warmly received in North London. We're under way at White Hart Lane.
I was at Tottenham on Thursday and it was hard not to be impressed with Dele Alli, who today will play a central role in Mauricio Pochettino's side. Alli is a big physical presence, is quick, tricky and has a superb end product. Will be interesting to see how he gets on in a key position in the Premier League.
Let's turn our attention to the game at White Hart Lane, where we have a second London derby of the weekend. Crystal Palace are again without a genuine central striker, with Yannick Bolasie and Bakery Sako likely to rotate at the fulcrum of the attack. This could make Palace awfully dangerous on the break or leave them without a focal point should they enjoy long periods of possession.
Worth mentioning as we approach 30 minutes until kick-off that this is not the only sporting event taking place on their stacked weekend. The Rugby World Cup reaches the third day and we see Wales and New Zealand start their campaigns against Uruguay and Argentina. In Glasgow, Great Britain are within a win of reached the Davis Cup final, with Andy Murray taking on Bernard Tomic is the fourth rubber. In Singapore meanwhile, Lewis Hamilton suffered a tough qualifying session and is up against it to retain his stronghold on the world drivers championship. We'll be across all the sporting action this afternoon, while also keeping an eye on Europe's attempt to keep hold of the Solheim Cup against America.
Tottenham make five changes from the Europa League win over Qarabag and that includes a recall for Harry Kane. Son Heung-min is retained as Kyle Walker, Jan Vertonghen and Ben Davies return to the back four. Nacer Chadli is also back while Christian Eriksen is on the bench.
Alan Pardew makes just one change from the defeat to Manchester City last weekend as Damien Delaney, who comes in as captain, replaces Scott Dann. Otherwise, it is as you were for Palace.
Quick round up of the team news for this game ahead of the announcement of the confirmed line-ups. Nabil Bentaleb is out for sure with an ankle problem but there are a host of players in line for recalls. Christian Eriksen, Mousa Dembele and Ryan Mason could also return after respective injuries, while Eric Dier could be retained despite going off against Qarabag.
Joel Ward is a confirmed absentee for Palace and Connor Wickham is a doubt, but Damien Delaney and Joe Ledley could return from spells out. We're due to have the team in the next 10 minutes or so.
The first of three Premier League games is a London derby from White Hart Lane as Crystal Palace, who have begun the season impressively, taking on Tottenham Hotspur. Palace's impressive summer signings have gelled immediately but must improve on an inconsistent run of form at home. Tottenham meanwhile have won just one of their opening five games, last weekend at Sunderland, and are yet to win at home in the league this season. Team news on the way.
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