Tottenham Hotspur win three Premier League games in a row
Spurs move into the top half of the table after a dominant performance against 10-man Crystal Palace.
Incident → evidence → outcomeTottenham Hotspur have achieved three successive Premier League wins, ending a wait of almost 21 months. The team secured their latest victory on Saturday against Crystal Palace. This run of form has propelled Tottenham into the top half of the league table.
Match details and player dismissals
The match against Crystal Palace saw the visitors reduced to 10 players early on. Striker Jean-Philippe Mateta received a red card in the 13th minute for a challenge on Micky van de Ven. Tottenham built on earlier league wins against Coventry City and Chelsea to secure this latest result.
Historical context and statistical dominance
This is the first time Tottenham has won three consecutive league games since February 2025. The recent sequence of three wins matches their total from the previous 26 league games combined, which included 10 draws and 13 defeats. The club also achieved back-to-back home league wins for the first time in two years. Statistics from the match highlight Tottenham's dominance, with 34 shots on goal compared to Crystal Palace's two, the largest difference recorded for Tottenham since Opta records began in 2003-04. Tottenham also held 79.4% of possession.
Managerial reaction and player performance
Head coach Roberto de Zerbi expressed satisfaction with the team's passion and concentration, noting their strong reaction when losing possession. He acknowledged the team could have scored more goals and needs to be more clinical in finishing. De Zerbi also commented on the team's ambition, stating, "We are Tottenham. We can't forget to be ambitious, to be hungry, to win games in a row, and to make our fans happy." He stressed the importance of maintaining this behaviour and spirit, especially after a frank discussion with players following a period of poor form. Midfielders Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes, summer acquisitions, are showing improved performances, as is substitute Dejan Kulusevski.
Crystal Palace's league position
Crystal Palace, despite battling with a numerical disadvantage, remain in the bottom three of the league. They have secured only two wins from their opening nine league games. Head coach Pierre Sage is likely to face increased scrutiny following this result.
Questions this report answers
01How long has it been since Tottenham Hotspur last won three Premier League games in a row?
Tottenham Hotspur last achieved three successive Premier League victories in February 2025. This recent run marks the first time they have managed this feat in nearly 21 months, signifying a notable improvement in consistent performance.
02What happened to Crystal Palace during the match?
Crystal Palace were reduced to 10 players in the 13th minute when striker Jean-Philippe Mateta was sent off. Despite playing with a numerical disadvantage for most of the game, the team battled but ultimately lost to Tottenham.
03How did Tottenham Hotspur perform statistically in the match?
Tottenham Hotspur dominated the match statistically, recording 34 shots on goal compared to Crystal Palace's two. They also held 79.4% of possession, indicating a significant advantage in controlling the game and creating scoring opportunities.
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