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Crystal Palace vs Tottenham LIVE: Premier League result and reaction as Mateta scores the winning goal

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Follow live coverage after Crystal Palace take on Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League today. Another top season is covered in detail here The Independentas reigning champions Manchester City look to achieve an unprecedented five titles in a row by the end of the 2024/25 season.

The hosts had a disappointing start to the new season and Oliver Glasner came under a bit of pressure at the end of the season despite his excellent form last year. But this result will go some way to easing those concerns as Palace beat Spurs 1-0 thanks to Jean-Philippe Mateta's goal, which was buried after Eberechi Eze's brilliant shot from the left side of the six-yard box.

It's a missed opportunity for Spurs to continue their recent consistent run of success and climb into the top six, leaving Ange Postecoglou to answer more uncomfortable questions about his side's inability to string results together. Follow all the reactions below.

Crystal Palace vs Tottenham Hotspur

Full time at Selhurst Park as Jean-Philippe Mateta's first-half finish gave Crystal Palace and Oliver Glasner their first Premier League win of the season and condemned Tottenham to another away defeat. The day the clocks went back, the Eagles moved forward and were deserved winners in the 90 minutes. Although Spurs kept hoping for an equalizer in the second half, they lacked attacking power with an xG of 0.72 as the home side defended resolutely. Palace made far better openings throughout the game with an xG of 0.83 and could have won by more goals on another day. Next up for Glasner's side is a trip to Aston Villa in the EFL Cup, while Postecoglou's men face a tough test at home against Pep Guardiola's Manchester City in the EFL Cup. Thanks for reading!

Crystal Palace vs Tottenham Hotspur

FULL TIME: CRYSTAL PALACE 1-0 TOTTENHAM

Crystal Palace vs Tottenham Hotspur

Crystal Palace counter as Eze leisurely flies past Bentancur. The Palace striker tries to play Nketiah with a diagonal pass, but the attack fails.

Crystal Palace vs Tottenham Hotspur

Werner makes a lightning-fast run down the left side. The German intervenes and crosses towards Richarlison at the back post, but Henderson can easily catch the ball. Palace are almost here!

Crystal Palace vs Tottenham Hotspur

There are seven minutes of added time to play.

Crystal Palace vs Tottenham Hotspur

Adam Wharton will be replaced by Daichi Kamada.

Crystal Palace vs Tottenham Hotspur

Substitution Yves Bissouma Rodrigo Bentancur Colmán

Crystal Palace vs Tottenham Hotspur

Yellow card for Richarlison de Andrade

Crystal Palace vs Tottenham Hotspur

What a savings! Wharton's shot from 25 yards out looks certain to go into the top corner, but a stunning save from Vicario makes it 1-0.

Crystal Palace vs Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham's Solanke, who was very quiet today, places Werner on the left. The German hits his cross into the penalty area, but again a Palace defender is there and heads the ball away.

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