Harry Kane struck late to secure Tottenham Hotspur's 1-0 victory at Crystal Palace on Sunday that moved Mauricio Pochettino's side into the top four immediately ahead of Chelsea's visit to Manchester United. Spurs appeared set for disappointment after struggling to break down a Crystal Palace fighting to move clear of the relegation places. By contrast, Hodgson's hand was forced by the absence of 12 senior players, leaving the Crystal Palace manager with few options. Kane was only eight yards out but placed his shot too close to Hennessey who diverted the effort over the bar. And having withstood the early pressure, Palace began to appear increasingly threatening on the counter-attack, without ever managing to test keeper Hugo Lloris.

Source: dna February 25, 2018 14:15 UTC