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Tottenham Hotspur continued their poor run in the Premier League. Crystal Palace secured a 3-1 away victory at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on March 5, 2026. The result left the North London club just one point above the relegation zone.Dominic Solanke gave Tottenham the lead in the 34th minute. The striker finished from close range after Archie Gray created the chance on the right.
Red Card Turns The Game
However, the match shifted four minutes later. Defender Micky van de Ven received a straight red card. He hauled back Ismaila Sarr inside the penalty area and denied a clear goal-scoring opportunity. Referee Andrew Madley pointed to the spot and sent off the Dutch international.Ismaila Sarr converted the penalty to make the score 1-1. He sent goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario the wrong way.
Palace Strikes Twice Before Break
Crystal Palace then scored twice in first-half stoppage time. Jorgen Strand Larsen made it 2-1 with a shot that went through Vicario’s legs. Ismaila Sarr added his second goal moments later to give Palace a 3-1 lead at halftime.
Tudor Addresses Defeat
Tottenham head coach Igor Tudor reflected on the collapse after the match. He said, “It was two games, after the red card it was a different game. The second half we tried and I saw interesting things.” Tudor added, “After this game I believe more than before, maybe that sounds strange but I saw something in the team, I saw some good energy and passion and fight.” He also urged calm on the pressure. “We need to stop with speaking about pressure.”
Glasner Praises Palace Reaction
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner highlighted his team’s response. He stated, “What I loved most is the reaction after we conceded the goal. But we also have to be critical that we could have done better in the second half.”
Wharton Hails Crucial Win
Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton described the three points as massive. He said, “Great to get it and three points is massive. We have been on a good run of scoring in consecutive games recently. It gives them confidence.”
Spurs Struggle Continues
Tottenham fought in the second half with 10 men but failed to score. The defeat extended their winless league run to 11 games and marked a fifth straight loss. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace climbed to 13th place and moved nine points clear of the drop zone. The home fans showed their frustration as many left at halftime. Tottenham now face Liverpool away in their next league fixture.
