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With a place in the Europa League final booked, Ange Postecoglou still has tricky calls to make as he balances rotation with momentum for Sunday’s derby clash against Crystal Palace. Let’s take a look at our predicted Tottenham XI to face Crystal Palace on Sunday.

The Premier League season is coming to an end, and for Tottenham Hotspur, all eyes are firmly set on the Europa League, where a final looms in less than two weeks.

In domestic competition, however, another capital showdown beckons, as Tottenham prepare to host Crystal Palace on Sunday afternoon at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Crystal Palace got the better of Spurs in the reverse fixture earlier this season, and a repeat result this weekend would see them complete a league double over their London rivals.

With the European final fast approaching, Ange Postecoglou has confirmed that several changes will be made to his starting eleven, with a full rotation of his backline expected.

Let’s take a look at our predicted Tottenham XI to take on Crystal Palace this weekend.

Tottenham predicted lineup vs Crystal Palace as Ange Postecoglou confirms rotation

Goalkeeper – Guglielmo Vicario: Vicario has been struggling for form in recent Premier League outings, and Postecoglou will be hoping that consistent gametime can help the goalkeeper rediscover some rhythm.

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Right-back – Archie Gray: With the manager making clear that the entire backline will be rotated, Gray is expected to step in for Pedro Porro.

Centre-back – Ben Davies: Following Cristian Romero’s strong performance against Glimt, it is likely the Argentine will be protected this weekend, paving the way for Davies to come into the side.

Centre-back – Kevin Danso: Danso needs continued minutes in the lead-up to the final, especially if Tottenham switch to a back five to protect a lead. He is expected to replace Micky van de Ven.

Left-back – Djed Spence: The final change in the back four sees Djed Spence come in for Destiny Udogie. The full-back must improve on his last outing, having struggled against West Ham United.

Pivot midfielder – Yves Bissouma: With Lucas Bergvall ruled out for the remainder of the campaign, Bissouma remains the natural replacement in the pivot role and is expected to retain his spot on Sunday.

Central midfielder – Pape Matar Sarr: Given the injury concerns in midfield, Postecoglou is unlikely to risk Rodrigo Bentancur, who is only just returning to his best. Sarr is expected to come in for the Uruguayan.

Central midfielder – Dejan Kulusevski: With both Lucas Bergvall and James Maddison ruled out for the rest of the season, Tottenham are short of options in the creative midfield role. Kulusevski will need to step up in Maddison’s absence, with the Swede’s form critical heading into the final.

Left midfielder – Mathys Tel: With Heung-min Son’s fitness still in question, Tel is likely to continue on the left flank in the Premier League, with Son expected to come off the bench later in the game.

Striker – Richarlison: The Brazilian has featured off the left in recent games following his return from injury, but is expected to lead the line ahead of Dominic Solanke this weekend.

Tottenham Hotspur have just been warned that an EFL starlet they have their eye on features very high on the transfer wishlist of a German club.

Tottenham Hotspur have not been shy of shopping from the Championship over recent years, with Djed Spence, Ashley Phillips and Archie Gray coming to the North London club on the back of one good season in the second tier.

The Lilywhites now reportedly have their sights on another highly rated EFL teenager, who is expected by many to follow in the footsteps of his more accomplished older brother.

It has been widely reported that Tottenham are ready to make a move for Jobe Bellingham after what has been a breakthrough year for the 19-year-old at the Stadium of Light.

According to reports, Sunderland are expected to demand £20m for Bellingham, who has allegedly been scouted by a number of top-flight sides.

Manchester United are also keen on beating Tottenham to Bellingham once the summer window opens, but the Premier League clubs might not have things all their own way.

Borussia Dortmund join Tottenham in Jobe Bellingham race

Over recent weeks, we have already heard several reports that Bellingham is also attracting interest from Germany.

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The Sunderland man’s older brother rose to fame at Borussia Dortmund before making the big-money switch to Real Madrid, and it appears that a few Bundesliga clubs want the 19-year-old to follow a similar path.

Sky Sports Germany Florian Plettenberg has now revealed on social media that RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund are keen on Bellingham.

He added that Leipzig are “pushing hard” to land the English midfielder and claimed that there are also other clubs in the queue to land the youngster.

Why Bellingham’s future will be determined in the next two weeks

According to various sources, Sunderland hope they can keep Bellingham if they secure promotion to the Premier League.

The Black Cats are preparing for the playoffs, having finished fourth in the Championship. They face a two-legged tie against Coventry City, with the winner set to play the playoff final at Wembley against one of Sheffield United and Bristol City on May 24.

It is difficult to see Bellingham remain at Sunderland if they fail to get promoted, and there is no doubt that Spurs and the midfielder’s other suitors will be keeping a firm eye on the playoffs, ready to pounce on the youngster if Regis Le Bris’s men fail.

Fabrizio Romano has said that Tottenham target Yann Bisseck is generating interest from across the Premier League and the continent and has revealed if any of those clubs have made concrete advances towards the Inter Milan centre-back.

Tottenham may be in the market for an experienced, high-quality centre-back this summer as Spurs are in danger of losing Cristian Romero to Atletico Madrid.

Over the last couple of weeks, a number of outlets have suggested that Tottenham have set their sights on Yann Bisseck.

Recently, it has been reported that Spurs may have to battle West Ham, Bournemouth and Everton for Bisseck, and it has now emerged that there could also be competition from Europe for the German.

Fabrizio Romano reveals Yann Bisseck’s transfer race is wide open

If Tottenham Hotspur are keen on landing the 24-year-old, they will have to overcome plenty of competition to do so, with Romano now revealing that several clubs from the Premier League and Bundesliga have expressed interest in the defender.

However, the transfer guru revealed that according to his sources, the race for the Bisseck is still wide open, with no advanced negotiations at this stage.

When asked about the interest in Inter Milan, Romano told GiveMeSport: “There are clubs in England and also in the Bundesliga, but from what I heard, nothing is advanced at this stage. It’s not an imminent deal.”

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Tottenham will have to spend big on Yann Bisseck

Just a few days ago, CaughtOffside reported that the Nerrazzuri are indeed willing to cash in on the Germany international.

However, the update claimed that Inter are expected to demand €55m (£46.8m) for Bisseck this summer and will not entertain any low-ball offers.

Interestingly, the update from CaughtOffside also credited Man United with an interest in the centre-back, naming them and the Hammers as Tottenham’s main competitors in the transfer race.

Tottenham are back in domestic action this weekend as they prepare to face Crystal Palace in a crunch London derby. Here’s how to watch the clash between Tottenham and Crystal Palace on Sunday.

Tottenham Hotspur’s attention would now switch to the Premier League after they secured a spot in the UEFA Europa League finals.

It is matchday 36 in the League, which means there are two more games to be played before the season ends. Spurs, 16th, are set to take on Crystal Palace, who are four places ahead of the Lilywhites, with eight points being the difference.

When these two sides met in matchday nine earlier this season, Crystal Palace, who were struggling at the time, managed to secure a 1-0 victory over Tottenham.

Spurs are said to be monitoring Palace boss Oliver Glasner. While they have eyes on the 50-year-old, Ange Postecoglou would be hoping to get the better of his opposite number this time around in what is set to be a fiery London derby.

When and where is the game?

The Premier League meeting between Crystal Palace and Tottenham Hotspur will take place at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday, 11 May 2025. Kick-off is scheduled for 2:15 PM (UK time).

How to watch Tottenham vs Crystal Palace in the Premier League

For fans wanting to know how to watch Tottenham vs Crystal Palace in the United Kingdom, the match will not be broadcast live on television.

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Spurs vs Crystal Palace team news

Coming into this clash, Spurs are dealing with several injury setbacks. As it stands, it is touch and go with Heung-min Son, who continues to nurse a foot problem.

Radu Dragusin is ruled out as he recovers from an ACL injury, while James Maddison is out for the rest of the season following a knee injury picked up in the first leg of Tottenham’s clash against Bodo/Glimt.

Lucas Bergvall is also unavailable for the rest of the campaign because of an ankle ligament injury.

Crystal Palace, on the other hand, would be without Chadi Riad, who is nursing a knee injury. Adam Wharton is also set to miss out because of an ankle injury, while Cheick Oumar Doucoure is sidelined because of a knee injury.

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It is set to be an interesting clash between both sides, with neither having anything but pride to play for in the League. Crystal Palace, we know, would be looking to attack with intent and try to cause Tottenham problems.

Spurs, on the other hand, would see this clash as an opportunity to get some of their out-of-form players into a good rhythm ahead of the final later this month. There could be goals in this derby.

Tottenham Hotspur return to Premier League action against Crystal Palace and Mark Lawrenson has submitted his score prediction.

It feels great to be a Tottenham fan right now. An unprecedented season of defeats and disappointments has been endured and now there appears to be some light at the end of the tunnel.

Spurs are in the Europa League final after an impressive 2-0 victory away to Bodø/Glimt. From the brilliance of Pedro Porro on the wing, to the goalmouth defending from Destiny Udogie, it was an all-around performance to be proud of.

Tottenham’s situation in the Premier League is far less favourable, as the North Londoners sit 16th in the league table. However, with a number of players at the top of their games on Thursday, Mark Lawrenson believes this could motivate the squad players to improve.

Mark Lawrenson predicts a Spurs victory over Crystal Palace

Every league match at this point is essentially preparation for Tottenham’s European final clash with Manchester United. Lawrenson expects members of the Tottenham first-team squad to up their game, as each player will be desperate to be named in the starting lineup.

Making his prediction for Spurs against Palace on Paddy Power, he said: “Tottenham made easy work of a potentially slippery banana on Thursday.

“I think most of their squad is fit and, like United, they’ll all want to play in the final. That might make a few up their game.”

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Lawrenson’s prediction: Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 Crystal Palace

Some Tottenham players have a point to prove

League matches may seem pointless with little left to play for, but they provide the players with a final chance to show Ange Postecoglou they are good enough to play in the final.

Wilson Odobert is one player with a point to prove. He scored Tottenham’s only goal against West Ham last weekend, but looks to be behind Brennan Johnson in the pecking order. Pape Matar Sarr will also be hoping to give Postecoglou something to think about, although this will not be easy after Yves Bissouma and Rodrigo Bentancur impressed on Thursday.

In the process of beating Bodo/Glimt in the second leg and securing their passage to the Europa League final, Tottenham have broken a 64-year record.

Tottenham Hotspur are now just one game away from winning just the fourth European trophy in their history, with Manchester United standing in their way.

The big final at Bilbao will undoubtedly attract the eyes of the world, with both clubs desperately needing the silverware on the back of abject seasons domestically.

Spurs are looking to win their first trophy since their League Cup win in 2008, and Ange Postecoglou believes that his side can turn over Man United in the final, given the resilience and the character his players have shown through the season.

Tottenham have broken their long-standing European record

Tottenham’s 2-0 win in Norway was their ninth win of the Europa League campaign. According to talkSPORT, the North London club have not won more than eight in a single European campaign since 1961.

That means that Ange Postecoglou has broken a record that stood for 64 years, but one has to keep in mind that the Europa League has entered a new format this season, with two more group stage games than usual.

Still, it is not a record to be scoffed at and shows that Tottenham have been consistent in Europe despite their struggles domestically.

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In fact, the nine wins that Spurs have in Europe this season is only three fewer than their Premier League tally all season.

Spurs now looking to achieve feat for the first time in over four decades

While a lot has been said and written about the club’s 17-year trophy drought, their trophy drought in Europe is considerably longer.

The last time Tottenham won a European trophy was back in 1984, when they won the same competition (which was called the UEFA Cup at the time), beating Anderlecht in the final.

Captain Steve Perryman proudly held the trophy aloft in Belgium that evening, and Heung-min Son could get the honour to hoist the same trophy in Spain for Spurs 41 years later.

Tottenham Hotspur have more than just one reason to celebrate after securing a passage into the Europa League final, with the club’s coffers now set to receive a significant boost thanks to some extra prize money.

Ange Postecoglou was ridiculed at the start of the season for saying that he always wins trophies in his second season, but the Australian is now one game away from delivering on his promise.

The Spurs boss came out fighting in his post-match press conference after Tottenham’s win at Bodo/Glimt, with Postecoglou blasting those trying to downplay what a trophy will mean to the club.

Daniel Levy will be a happy man, not just because his decision to stick with the 59-year-old has been vindicated by Tottenham’s passage to a European final, but also because Spurs could be in line for a major financial boost.

How much have Tottenham earned from making Europa League final?

According to UEFA’s information, Tottenham bagged a prize money of £12.97m for reaching the Europa League semifinal and now stand to get at least another £5.9m, which is the amount awarded to the runner-up.

If Spurs are to lift the trophy at the San Mames in May, they will gain an additional £10.9m.

That means that overall, Tottenham’s coffers have been boosted by £18.8m until now as a result of their progression to the final.

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If they were to beat Manchester United and lift the trophy in Bilbao, the club’s total earnings in prize money would rise to £23.8m.

Even bigger financial boost for Champions League qualification

Winning the Europa League also gives Tottenham a direct ticket to the group stages of next season’s Champions League.

Finance expert Keiran Maguire has said that Spurs will earn a minimum of £80m-£90m in the Champions League, including prize money and matchday revenue.

The Spurs fans who cannot make the trip to Bilbao to watch the Europa League final against Manchester United still have an opportunity to experience the game in a stadium atmosphere, as Tottenham have announced their plans for the night of the final.

Less than 15,000 Tottenham Hotspur fans will be allocated tickets for the big final, which means that the overwhelming majority of the fan base will not get to experience watching their side play a big European final in San Mames, one of the historic stadiums in Spain.

Beating a club of Man United’s pedigree to win the Europa League will be a historic achievement for the Lilywhites, particularly considering that the North Londoners have won the competition just two times in their history and have not tasted any silverware for 17 years.

Supporters will thus not miss out on the chance to experience the game alongside tens of thousands of other Spurs fans, and they now have another option to do so.

Tottenham announce screening of Europa League final

The club have now announced that the final on May 21 between Tottenham and Man United will be screened live at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

They have revealed that tickets for this event will be priced at £10 for adults and £5 for juniors (under 18), along with booking fees, making it a very affordable evening.

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The club confirmed on their official website that fans will be able to purchase tickets within the following designated sales windows:

Sales Window 1: 10 am, Wednesday 14 May – Season Ticket Holders (including 1882) and Premium Members will be able to purchase one ticket each.

Sales Window 2: 10 am, Thursday 15 May – All One Hotspur Members, plus Season Ticket Holders who have yet to book. We will confirm how many guest tickets each One Hotspur Member and Season Ticket Holder will be able to purchase during this window, following the sales period for Season Ticket Holders. This story will be updated to confirm the exact number.

Why Spurs fans may be nervous about this screening

Supporters will remember that the last time a screening was held at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium was during the Champions League final in 2019.

Some fans may still be carrying PTSD from that game, given the way things went against the Lilywhites right from kick off and they will hope that history does not repeat itself in another European final in Spain six years later.

Thousands of Tottenham fans will have already started planning their travel to Bilbao, with the Europa League final less than two weeks away. Here is all that you need to know about making the trip to the city on Spain’s northern coast.

Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United will each be handed a ticket allocation of 14,770 in the 53,289-seater San Mames Stadium.

However, many who do not end up getting tickets for the game may still make the trip to soak in the atmosphere, and it is not often that they get to see the Spurs in a European final.

Here are all the travel options for those looking to make the trip from London to Basque, as per Football.London.

Flights to Bilbao for Tottenham fans

The outlet points out that flying is the easiest way to travel to Bilbao for the Europa League final, but also the most expensive. However, not many direct flights are still available from London to the Spanish city.

The report reveals that there is one option, which involves flying out to the game on a Wednesday and returning on Thursday, which, according to SkyScanner, will set fans back by £1,823.

While the other direct flights to Bilbao are booked, Spurs fans also have the option of flying to a different airport and then driving or boarding a train to the Basque city.

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According to Football.London, the best option is to fly to San Sebastian Airport, which costs around £450 and £900, with the flights involving stops in either Barcelona or Madrid. The drive from San Sebastian from Bilbao will take just over an hour.

Another option is to fly to Zaragoza, which can be done at a cost of between £150 and £220, with stop-offs in Majorca, Rome or even Marrakesh. However, driving from Zaragoza to Bilbao will take at least three hours.

Tottenham fans can get to the Europa League final by boat

The outlet reveals that there are also direct ferries from Portsmouth to Bilbao, but the trip will take 34 hours and cost almost £900 in a car or almost £400 if you’re on foot.

The trips leave the ports on England’s South coast on Sunday, May 18, and reach the North Coast of Spain on Tuesday, May 20, with return trips leaving Bilbao on Saturday, May 24.

Spurs fans can drive to Spain

The publication says that driving might be the best option for fans if they are not flying into Bilbao for the Europa League final. Supporters have the option to drive down to Kent to use the Channel Tunnel to make their way through France and then into Spain.

With Bilbao being in the northern tip of the country, it means that one would not have to travel much into Spain, with the drive being almost entirely through the length of France.

The Channel Tunnel will cost just under £200, with the 750-mile trip to Bilbao expected to take 12 hours.

Ange Postecoglou has revealed whether any of the Tottenham players who featured against Bodo/Glimt will play against Crystal Palace and has given an insight into how he plans to manage his squad before the Europa League final.

With the Europa League final now less than two weeks away, Spurs fans will want to see all the key players wrapped up in cotton wool for the big clash.

The Lilywhites play two Premier League fixtures before the final in Bilbao as they host Palace at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday before making the trip to Villa Park on Friday.

Tottenham have nothing to play for in the Premier League, but they will not want to head into the final on the back of two defeats, especially given the momentum they have now built.

Ange Postecoglou explains Tottenham squad balancing act

The Tottenham head coach pointed out that the club have already been carefully managing the minutes of some key men over the last couple of months, revealing that it is not going to change.

The 59-year-old confirmed that those who started in Norway on Thursday will not feature against the Eagles tomorrow, given the additional exertions that come with playing on an artificial pitch.

When asked if Tottenham team selection will be complicated ahead of the final, the Australian said (via Football.London): “It’s a challenging one, but we’ve tried to navigate that for the last sort of couple of months. I think particularly Micky and Romero and Destiny to a certain extent, because they’ve missed a huge chunk of the season, and you always know when guys come back, you’ve got to really manage them because Romero’s and Mickey’s season, they had a couple of setbacks after coming back.

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“We just didn’t want to go down that path. We’ve changed our structures and our processes so that when they come back, we keep them back.

“We’ve done that really well, I think the last two or three months, but part of that has just been managing their minutes so it will be a balancing act.

“I think they need to get some game time between now and then. Where does that happen? Look, unlikely tomorrow because I think what we do know about Thursday night, playing on an artificial pitch takes a lot out of the players, it’s fair to say they were sore.

“I remember when we played Tamworth, we actually got a couple of injuries in the game straight after that, I think, because of the surface. So we’ve got to be really careful about tomorrow’s game, but next Friday it’s a bit different. I think we’ve just got to make decisions we think is right. Ultimately, we want to be in a great condition come the final of Europa, so we’ll use that.”

Why some key players are likely to get minutes before the final

While Postecoglou’s priority will be to ensure that his key men avoid any injuries ahead of the final, the Tottenham Hotspur boss will know that not playing any of them in the two league games is not ideal.

The players will lack a bit of sharpness if they do not play for two weeks between the second leg against Bodo/Glimt and the final against Manchester United.

Over the next two league games, the Tottenham boss might hand around 30 to 45 minutes of football to most of the players that he sees starting the final.