Tottenham 0-1 Crystal Palace: FA Cup fifth round - as it happened
3pm: Tottenham Hotspur vs Crystal Palace
Full time: Tottenham 0-1 Crystal Palace
All over at White Hart Lane and a shock of sorts as Crystal Palace knock out Tottenham. Martin Kelly puts the Eagles into the last eight for the first time in 21 years with a fine first half strike. Spurs threatened in dispatches but could not find their way past a stubborn Palace defence. They go into the hat for the quarter-finals.
Well that is all we have time for on this live blog. You can follow the second half of Chelsea vs Manchester City here, but until next time goodbye.
Half time: Tottenham 0-1 Crystal Palace
An entertaining half ended in the grand manner with a fabulous goal for Crystal Palace which puts them in front at the break at White Hart Lane. Martin Kelly scores his first goal for five years to put the visitors ahead but Tottenham have had plenty of chances with Dele Alli hitting both posts but so far they are being outdone by Alan Pardew's men.
After an impressive star to the season, Crystal Palace's campaign has quickly unraveled in 2016. Alan Pardew's men haven't won in nine games in the league which has seen them drop from seventh at the turn of the year to 13th, eight points above the relegation zone. The cup could provide the Eagles with some much-needed respite.
Lots of question over whether Tottenham can sustain their impressive domestic season and today represents the biggest question yet of their capabilities. After drawing in Florence on Thursday, and despite making seven changes, this afternoon tests whether Mauricio Pochettino's side juggle domestic and European commitments and maintain the consistency which has defined their campaign.
You may have noticed that the game at White Hart Lane is not the only FA Cup tie this afternoon. Later, we're at Stamford Bridge for Chelsea vs Manchester City, but right now Blackburn are hosting West Ham United at Ewood Park. It is goalless after around 18 minutes and I'll keep you updated with the latest as the game wears on.
We're about 10 minutes away from getting today's team, but until then how do we expect them both to line up?
Hugo Lloris is likely to miss out again with a shoulder problem, with Michel Vorm expected to deputise as he did in Fiorentina. Tom Carroll is also out with an achillies problem. Jan Vertonghen and Clinton Njie are long-term absentees.
Yannick Bolasie could make his first appearance of the year after a hip injury which Bacary Sako could also make a comeback. Dwight Gayle and Joe Ledley are also hopeful of recalls after spells out.
Reading shocked West Brom to illuminate the first of three days of the FA Cup fifth round, but what will the second day bring as the Premier League big guns keeping coming. Later, we have Chelsea against Man City, but now it is the turn of Tottenham Hotspur who face Crystal Palace in the tasty looking London derby. Spurs are looking good for a Champions League place at the very least this season, but can they end the season with some silverware? Alan Pardew's Palace have suffered recently in the league so they will hope the cup can represent some respite. Team news on the way.
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