New Delhi: Tottenham Hotspur remain just one point above the relegation zone after a 3-1 defeat against Crystal Palace at home in the Premier League on Thursday, March 5. The North London club has lost its last five league matches and is currently placed in 16th position with 29 points in 29 games.
Ismaila Sarr netted twice as Crystal Palace thrashed Tottenham Hotspur, who had Micky van de Ven sent off in the first half of the game.
He had a goal disallowed for the offside, before Dominic Solanke scored the opener in the 34th minute of the match to put Spurs 1-0 ahead. However, the tables turned for the hosts quickly when captain Van de Ven was handed a straight red card in the 38th minute for fouling Sarr inside the box.
The Senegalese forward scored the equaliser from the penalty spot before Jorgen Strand Larsen netted in the first-half stoppage time to put the Eagles in front. Sarr then scored his second goal of the match with a brilliant finish in the seventh minute of stoppage time.
Tottenham Hotspur were unable to muster a response in the second half. Crystal Palace, meanwhile, moved to 13th spot and are on 38 points, 10 clear of the relegation battle.
A 7⃣-point gap at the top between Arsenal and Manchester City 👀 pic.twitter.com/vHSVNuouDR
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‘We need to work hard and believe’: Interim head coach Igor Tudor
The Spurs’ interim head coach, Igor Tudor, said after the match that they need to work hard and believe as a club. Tottenham finished 17th in the 2025-26 season but won the Europa League title.
“After this game, I believe more than I did before. I know that sounds strange but I saw something in the team. Even in the dressing room after the game. When we are complete and choose the right guys, I believe it will be good,” Igor said.
According to a BBC report, a relegation from the Premier League could cost Tottenham Hotspur an estimated 260 million pounds ($347 million).