Factfile
Manager: Igor Tudor (Interim until end of 2025/26)
League Position: 16th
Ground: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Founded: 1882 (143 years ago)
In their manager's words...
In his pre-match press conference Tottenham boss Igor Tudor said his players understand the seriousness of their situation ahead of Palace's visit on Thursday evening.
Spurs are just one point ahead of the Premier League relegation zone and are looking for a first win in 2026. Tudor was appointed last month after previous manager Thomas Frank left following a home defeat against Newcastle.
Since the former Croatia international arrived, Spurs have been beaten by Arsenal and Fulham.
"Everyone understands the situation, but we are working hard to change this," he said in his pre-match press conference. "Otherwise there is something wrong if you don’t understand.
"Of course my job is to put the pressure away, but their job is also to accept this pressure as part of the job. Pressure is everywhere, but you need to love this job, you need to enjoy this job like you did when you start at 10-years-old to do this sport, so you don’t need to forget that this in the end only sport. Real pressures are other jobs.
"Coaches always feel the pressure. It's a seven out of ten [the pressure]. It's always a part of the job to feel the pressure, but also to enjoy in this job what you can enjoy."
Tottenham Team News
Tudor has confirmed that Djed Spence will remain sidelined for the game against Palace. The defender missed Spurs' defeat at Fulham last time out and has not recovered in time for this one.
Cristian Romero remains suspended, the last of his four game ban.
Tottenham have a lengthy injury list and Tudor confirmed that no-one from that list was ready to return against the Eagles. This includes James Maddison, Destiny Udogie, Lucas Bergvall, Mo Kudus, Dejan Kulusevski, Wilson Odobert, Rodrigo Bentancur and Ben Davies.
Their Season So Far...
Tottenham defeated Palace at Selhurst Park back in December for their seventh league win of the season. However, since that victory they have suffered a major dip in form, picking up four point from the next ten league games. Going into Thursday's meeting, they sit 16th in the Premier League table.
That run has seen a change in manager, as the Europa League holders aim to drag themselves away from a relegation scrap.
Despite a hugely disappointing domestic season – Tottenham also exited both domestic cups early – once again Europe has provided solace.
Frank steered Tottenham into a top-eight finish in the UEFA Champions League league phase. Spurs lost just one of their eight games, a 5-3 defeat against holders PSG, who they also pushed to penalties in the UEFA Super Cup at the start of the season.
They will face Spanish side Atlético Madrid in the Round of 16 later this month, with the second leg on home soil.
The Boss: Igor Tudor
Tudor began his first managerial job in England last month, appointed Tottenham manager until the end of the season.
A defender in his playing days, Igor started and ended his career with boyhood club Hajduk Split either side of a most notable nine-year spell at Italian giants Juventus.
While with the 'Old Lady' he won two Serie A titles, two Italian Super Cups, an Intertoto Cup and started in the 2003 Champions League final.