Tottenham Hotspur ended their winless run with a narrow 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace in the 18th round of the 2025-26 Premier League at Selhurst Park, London, on December 29. The decisive moment came late in the first half when Gray, making his mark in the league, scored his debut goal from a corner set piece, calmly finishing Richarlison’s laid pass in the 43rd minute.
The match began with Palace dominating possession and pinning Tottenham deep in their own half. Warden and Hughes orchestrated attacks through midfield, with Hughes testing the defense early. Tottenham thought they had taken the lead in the 17th minute when Richarlison converted Poro’s cross, but VAR ruled the effort offside. Palace responded with attempts from Mateta and Fino, but goalkeeper Vicario stood firm with crucial saves.
Gray’s strike gave Spurs a slender lead at halftime, though the second half saw Palace intensify their pressure. Warden and Diveny tried their luck but lacked precision in finishing.
Despite Palace’s relentless push and seven minutes of stoppage time, Tottenham held on to secure three valuable points. While the performance was far from convincing, Gray’s breakthrough goal provided relief for the struggling side and marked a significant personal milestone in his Premier League career.
Tottenham ends slump with 1-0 win over Palace in EPL
LONDON, DEC 29 (AGENCIES)