A really tough half for Palace. They started well, moved the ball quickly and defended well. And then Mateta gets himself sent off.
It's unfortunate, if Van De Ven isn't as quick as he is it never happens, but the contact is clear and the studs are raised, it's a red and it's completely killed the game for Palace.
Pierre Sage could well go as a result, and he'd be within his rights to point a finger at those in his playing squad.
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Palace Aiming To Continue Strong Record vs Spurs
Palace will be aiming to continue their strong form against Spurs, having won on their last two visits to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Last season, Palace ran out 3-1 winners after going behind in the first half.
Spurs won the return fixture at Selhurst Park, and that trend of the away side coming out on top could continue if all goes well for Palace.
Spurs will be confident coming into the game off the back of a huge win at Stamford Bridge, and after being knocked out of the Carabao Cup earlier in the season, they've had an entire week off to prepare for this game, whilst Palace played just two days ago, winning 1-0 at Craven Cottage.
The game was billed as a huge one for Pierre Sage's future, so a result is needed, but how will Palace react?
Team News
The teams have been announced and there's a few notable changes to the Palace lineup. Óscar Mingueza starts at right wing back in place of Anan Khalaili who remains on the bench.
Adam Wharton and Daichi Kamada come back into the starting eleven, whilst Pino and McNeil lineup alongside JP Mateta.
Both Sarr and Strand Larsen are absent from the squad, whilst Docuouré and Osorio feature on the bench.
Dean Henderson is back, and it appears Sage has settled on the trio of Canvot, Richards and Disasi as his preferred back three.
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For Spurs, there's some huge additions to the side. James Maddison is in the squad but only makes the bench, Mo Kudus stays in the starting eleven after a strong performance at Chelsea, as Micky Van De Den continues to captain the side.