Crystal Palace delivered one of the night's biggest shocks, beating Tottenham 3-1 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in a Premier League match that saw three goals scored in 12 explosive first-half minutes. The result puts the Eagles in control of their survival hopes while deepening Spurs' relegation fears.
Tottenham started bright and actually took the lead through Dominic Solanke in the 34th minute. But just four minutes later, everything fell apart. Micky van de Ven was sent off for a professional foul, dragging down Ismaïla Sarr as he raced into the box. Sarr stepped up and converted the penalty, and that's when Palace took over. With a one-man advantage and momentum firmly in their favor, the Eagles simply dominated. Jørgen Strand Larsen smashed in a second goal just moments later, and Sarr added a third in stoppage time to seal a back-to-back away win at Tottenham's stadium—a first in Palace's history.
Tottenham remains winless in the Premier League since 2026 began and now sits dangerously close to the relegation zone. Like Newcastle's stunning upset over Manchester United, this kind of collapse shows how quickly fortunes can flip in the league. Igor Tudor's side came into the match searching for answers, but a poorly timed challenge and a brief loss of defensive composure handed Palace the opportunity they needed. The hosts now stand just a point above the drop zone, with their European commitments offering little comfort as survival questions loom.
Crystal Palace has thrived away from Selhurst Park this season, and this result underlines their growing confidence on the road. Adam Wharton was the architect, providing assists for multiple goals and controlling the midfield once Tottenham went down to 10 men. The Eagles moved to 13th place with the win and showed exactly why they've been stronger in away matches than at home. For a team that looked headed for a drawn-out battle against relegation just weeks ago, this kind of dominant performance on the road is exactly the momentum they needed heading into the final stretch of the season.