Tottenham vs Crystal Palace LIVE commentary: Spurs aim to keep up with top four as Oliver Glasner watches the story: kick-off time, team news and how to follow

Tottenham host Crystal Palace this weekend looking to keep up with the Premier League's top four, live exclusively on talkSPORT 2.

Spurs were beaten by Wolves last time and I need to recover to keep in touch Aston Villa who are five points ahead in fourth place.

Ange Postecoglou's However, the team has a game in hand and a win here would allow them to return to positive form.

Now they assume Oliver Glasner Palace who won Burnley 3-0 last weekend in the German's first game as coach.

If the Eagles were to win again, Glasner would become the club's second coach to win his first two games in charge. first division.

Tottenham vs Crystal Palace: Glasner's exploration mission

Glasner was seen at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium earlier this month, even before becoming director of the Palace.

The 49-year-old attended Spurs' defeat to Wolves with his assistant Michael Angerschmid and photos of the pair went viral.

Commenting on the photo, one X user said: “Good! Good preparation and scouting before the next game!”

Another message: “Today he is here in the Tottenham stands. Palace will play here at the beginning of March…”

And now that clash is here and we'll find out if Glasner found out enough about his opponents to beat them this weekend.

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• Crystal Palace have only won one of their last 17 Premier League games against Tottenham, a 3-0 victory at Selhurst Park in September 2021 under Patrick Vieira.
• Tottenham are unbeaten in their last 11 Premier League home games against Crystal Palace (W9 D2) since a 0-1 defeat in November 1997. Spurs have won their last eight games in a row by an aggregate score of 17- 1.

Tottenham vs Crystal Palace: team news

Udogie Destination He has returned to training this week and could return to the starting eleven as a left back.

On the other side of the Spurs defence, Pedro Porro has been out for a couple of weeks and is struggling to be fit for this one.

Ryan Sessegnon He has suffered another injury and will be out for the remainder of the season after surgery.

Michael Olise remains outside the Palace while Eberechi Eze He hasn't played since January.

Joaquin Andersen He took a hit last time, but he should be fine to play unlike Rob Holding and Cheick Doucoure, who remain marginalized.

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• Crystal Palace have won just one of their last 18 away games in the London derby (D9 L8) and are winless in nine (D4 L5) since the 2-1 win at West Ham in November 2022.
• Spurs have lost two of their last three home London derbies in the Premier League, although they beat Brentford 3-2 in their last such match. They have not lost three London derby games at home in the same campaign since 2004-05.

Tottenham vs Crystal Palace: What has been said?

Announcing his latest hamstring injury, Sessegnon said: “Gutted beyond belief.

“Just when I saw a light at the end of the tunnel and thought I was back to doing what I love, I suffered another setback.

“I've been down this road before. I will get up, keep my head strong and start my recovery in the best way possible.

“Having gone through surgery and recovery on my other hamstring last year, and knowing how strong that hamstring is now, I know this is the best solution to put an end to the recurring problems.

“Thank you to those who sent messages of support; I can't express what I feel. At the end of the day, we are all human and I am more devastated than anyone to have a setback. I will do everything I can to get back on that field.

“Speaking for anyone who has been in this situation, be careful what you say online. “Words hurt and no one chooses to be in this position.”

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• With eight goals and two assists, Tottenham's Son Heung-Min has been involved in 10 goals in 15 Premier League games against Crystal Palace. Only against Southampton (15) and Leicester (13) has he participated in more.
• Jordan Ayew has been involved in 10 Premier League goals for Crystal Palace this season (4 goals, 6 assists); Only in 2019-20 has he participated in more (11 – 9 goals, 2 assists). The Ghanaian is looking to score in three consecutive appearances in the competition for the first time since June 2020.

Tottenham vs Crystal Palace: talkSPORT coverage

This Premier League clash will take place on Saturday, March 2.

Kick-off at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is scheduled for 3:00 p.m.

The game will not be broadcast live on television in the UK due to the 3pm blackout.

However, talkSPORT 2 will have you covered with EXCLUSIVE live coverage.

Faye Carruthers will be your host while Ian Danter and the former Arsenal midfielder Perry Groves They are your commentators.