Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi has opened up on the cultural shift within his squad that has sparked a significant upturn in Premier League form. After a massive summer of investment, the Italian believes his players have finally transitioned from a group of talented individuals into a cohesive unit.
Roberto De Zerbi singled out Sandro Tonali as "unbelievable" after Tottenham beat 10-man Crystal Palace 2-0 on Saturday evening to win three games in a row. The Spurs boss also hailed Luca Williams-Barnett as "a big, big talent" after handing the 18-year-old his Premier League debut, but admitted his side must be nastier if they want to chase perfection.
Pierre Sage's future at Crystal Palace is hanging by a thread after Jean-Philippe Mateta's 13th-minute red card paved the way for a 2-0 defeat at Tottenham. Archie Gray and Jan Paul van Hecke both headed home as Roberto De Zerbi's side won three games in a row for the first time in 616 days, while Palace slipped into the Premier League's bottom three.
Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi has demanded that his players maintain their ruthless hunger ahead of Saturday's Premier League derby against Crystal Palace. De Zerbi provided crucial fitness updates on James Maddison and praised young forward Mathys Tel following their historic victory at Chelsea.
Tottenham Hotspur winger Dejan Kulusevski has opened up about the mental and physical toll of his long-term injury nightmare, admitting he reached a point where he feared his professional career was over. The Sweden international missed the entire 2025-26 campaign after a collision on the final day of the previous season left his knee in ruins.
Liverpool will host Bournemouth in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals, while holders Manchester City take on League One side Bradford City. Fleetwood Town, who knocked Arsenal out on penalties, will welcome Everton or Newcastle United, and Crystal Palace face Sunderland in an all-Premier League tie, with all four games set for the week commencing December 14.
Tottenham Hotspur have joined a quartet of Premier League heavyweights monitoring breakout Villarreal full-back Alex Freeman following his rapid rise in Spanish football this year. The north Londoners are actively scouting long-term right-back options amid growing uncertainty over first-choice defender Pedro Porro's future beyond this campaign.
Premier League sides Everton and Crystal Palace have been handed a major transfer boost ahead of the winter market as Italian outfit Lecce prepare to listen to offers for prized centre-back Tiago Gabriel. Despite tying the 21-year-old defender down until 2030, the Serie A club are willing to sanction his departure in the new year.
Crystal Palace are considering former Tottenham boss Thomas Frank as a potential replacement for Pierre Sage, with recent results having increased the pressure on the Frenchman. Frank, who has been out of work since leaving Spurs in February, is highly regarded at Selhurst Park, but his struggles in north London remain a concern as the Eagles weigh up their options.
Newcastle United secured a vital 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace on Sunday, increasing the mounting pressure on under-fire manager Pierre Sage. Meanwhile, Dango Ouattara scored a crucial second-half equaliser to earn Brentford a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Hull City. These results leave Newcastle eighth and Brentford sixth, while Palace languish in 17th place.
Crystal Palace fought back from a half-time deficit to secure a 2-2 draw against Besiktas in a high-intensity Europa League clash at the Tupras Stadium. Second-half goals from Yeremi Pino and Jean-Philippe Mateta briefly put the Eagles ahead before a late equaliser shared the spoils.
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Animal rights group PETA has urged Crystal Palace to immediately stop using their live bald eagle mascot at Selhurst Park. Campaigners wrote directly to the south London club's hierarchy, demanding that Phoenix be retired from pre-match entertainment on welfare grounds.
Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler has urged the club's supporters to avoid checking the Premier League table and instead focus on celebrating their emphatic victory over Crystal Palace. The Seagulls soared to a 5-0 win on Sunday, briefly climbing into second place above Arsenal after a ruthless display at the Amex Stadium.
Brighton midfielder Diego Gomez has admitted he was left completely overwhelmed by his own audacity after scoring a stunning 51-metre goal against Crystal Palace. The Paraguayan international caught Walter Benitez off his line to help the Seagulls secure a dominant 5-0 victory over their rivals.
Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Diego Gomez left the football world in awe after producing a sensational long-range strike during a blistering start against Crystal Palace. The Paraguay international spotted the opposition goalkeeper out of position and executed a perfect lob from the halfway line to stun the Amex Stadium.
Crystal Palace suffered a frustrating 3-2 defeat against Lyon in their first ever Europa League away fixture. Manager Pierre Sage and defender Axel Disasi reflected on a costly first-half display as the Eagles' spirited second-half fightback ultimately fell short in France.
Crystal Palace fell to a 3-2 defeat against Lyon in a pulsating Europa League encounter at the Groupama Stadium. Despite a spirited second-half fightback led by goals from Yeremy Pino and Daichi Kamada, the Eagles were unable to overcome a three-goal deficit.
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