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Spurs v Crystal Palace team news: Maddison a sub, Solanke in

31 October 2026 226 comments
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Tottenham Hotspur will be hoping to continue their upward momentum when they host Crystal Palace this evening.

Kick-off in north London is at 17:30 GMT.

TEAM NEWS

Roberto De Zerbi’s side shows just one change from the 2-0 win at Chelsea a week ago.

James Maddison has recovered from injury to make the matchday squad but his manager isn’t risking him from the start again, so his place in the starting line-up is taken by Dominic Solanke.

Pedro Porro has to content himself with bench duty once more.

As for Crystal Palace, their head coach, Pierre Sage, makes two alterations from their last league outing.

Oscar Mingueza is in for Anan Khalaili at right wing-back, while the fit-again Dean Henderson replaces Walter Benitez between the posts.

LINE-UPS

Tottenham Hotspur XI: Kinsky, Gray, van Hecke, van de Ven, Robertson, Fernandes, Tonali, Kudus, Marmoush, Tel, Solanke.

Subs: Dubravka, Senesi, Gallagher, Maddison, Udogie, Kulusevski, Porro, Davies, Williams-Barnett.

Crystal Palace XI: Henderson, Mingueza, Richards, Disasi, Canvot, Mitchell, Wharton, Kamada, McNeil, Yéremy Pino, Mateta.

Subs: Benitez, Lerma, Nketiah, Hughes, Osorio, Khalaili, Doucoure, Guessand, Chilwell.

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  1. The Philosopher
    3 hours, 35 mins ago

    Should've started De Cuyper and benched Haaland ffs

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    1. Three Pints of Schlager
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      3 hours, 28 mins ago

      What about Verbruggen?

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      1. The Philosopher
        3 hours, 26 mins ago

        Kinsky yet to play. Will let you know in a couple hours.

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      2. Pompel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        3 hours, 21 mins ago

        I benched Verbruggen for Rushworrh. Played De Cuyper though

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  2. Jafooli
    3 hours, 32 mins ago

    CPL goal guaranteed - 11pts benched

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  3. TheBiffas
    3 hours, 32 mins ago

    Just rage transferred Gvardiol out for De Cuyper and it feels fantastic

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  4. The Philosopher
    3 hours, 30 mins ago

    4th time benching 20+ points this season except the time when I BBed for 7 points. Classic FPL.

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    1. Rice Krispie
      2 hours, 55 mins ago

      It's ok my guy, you didn't do any of it. It's not good, or bad. It just IS. 🙂

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  5. F4L
    3 hours, 29 mins ago

    a mateta goal (or 2) would be nice

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  6. F4L
    3 hours, 27 mins ago

    leeds have scored 2 goals in their last 5 matches

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  7. Gandalf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    3 hours, 24 mins ago

    A. DCL > Isak
    B. Hall > Gabriel
    C. Roll

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    1. bialk
      2 hours, 55 mins ago

      B.

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    2. RICICLE
      2 hours, 45 mins ago

      i like both, but A for me

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    3. corderz
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      51 mins ago

      A

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  8. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    3 hours, 23 mins ago

    Feels like I lose brain cells when I listen to Paulo Merson, Micah Richards, Joe Cole and Clinton Morrison

    Surely there are ex professionals out there who can string coherent sentences together and provide insight into the tactical, analytics of the game. I don’t think I’ve heard anything insightful out of any, just cliches and dreadful ‘banter’

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    1. Count of Monte Hristo
      3 hours, 13 mins ago

      I remember listening to Ray Wilkins, Tony Cottee, Clive Allen, Luther Blissett, Frank McClintock, Charlie Nicholas, Rodney Marsh, Paul Elliott etc. Even if some of them were just mid level pundits they were all worth listening to and entertaining at the same time.

      Now it’s all safe and friendly but like you say they are all thick and have nothing to add of any value. Darren Bent is another one, Jamie O’Hara, Carlton Cole. Plum dumb the lot of them.

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      1. LarkyTown
        2 hours, 42 mins ago

        CHANCE!

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  9. The Philosopher
    3 hours, 18 mins ago

    Is this one of those seasons where everyone is benching crazy points or is it just me? 20+ points on the bench 4 times inside the first 10 GWs is crazy.

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    1. Djerbil
      2 hours, 48 mins ago

      This will happen as the funds are spread across 14-15 decent players with very few premium players.

      Generally in previous years you would have a couple of designated 4.5 m bench fodders

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  10. Count of Monte Hristo
    3 hours, 17 mins ago

    Since I bought Slim Schade

    1, 0, 2, 3

    Stick for a bit of time to ditch?

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  11. Pompel
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    3 hours, 16 mins ago

    Any updates on Jackson late fitness test?

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    1. Fifa las vegas
      3 hours, 7 mins ago

      I didn’t even know this was an issue?

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      1. Fifa las vegas
        3 hours, 6 mins ago

        Although there are a few rogue Jackson (C) in my ML so…

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  12. Zizou
    3 hours, 15 mins ago

    This game never ceases to amaze me.

    Verbruggen and de cuyper on the bench.

    20points right there.

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    1. Bigbars
      3 hours, 12 mins ago

      17pts and 14 on the bench so far for me.. who would have thought Brighton would get a result like that

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      1. The Reptile
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        2 hours, 32 mins ago

        When will people believe that Brighton are a good side

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  13. F4L
    3 hours, 14 mins ago

    verbruggen looks possessed this season

    whats the gk record? was it emi martinez or friedel, cant remember. long way to go

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    1. RICICLE
      2 hours, 43 mins ago

      he's actually amazed me this season, Brighton this good in attack and now tightened up hugely at the back, they're a force to be reckoned with

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  14. Gudjohnsen
    3 hours, 10 mins ago

    Started Egan ahead of De Cuyper.

    Great success!

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    1. FDMS All Starz
      2 hours, 30 mins ago

      On paper it made sense

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  15. Bigbars
    3 hours, 9 mins ago

    Be interesting how the media play it. no doubt they will focus on United losing to Chelsea, but as they are playing so shockingly, I think the headline should be Brighton winning at the Etihad. Be even better if Arsenal lose too.

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  16. Fifa las vegas
    3 hours, 8 mins ago

    Has there been any updates on the Pedro injury at all?

    Are those who held this week planning to ride through the price drops at least until after IB and then see?

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  17. Lingardium Leviosa.
    3 hours, 8 mins ago

    Spurs to run the score up or Palace to pull something jammy?

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    1. RICICLE
      2 hours, 44 mins ago

      I think Palace will be doing everything they can to get some kind of respect or momentum back today

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  18. Count of Monte Hristo
    3 hours, 5 mins ago

    a) Van Hecke + Rayan

    or

    b) Vuskovic + Kluivert

    *Own Tavernier

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    1. wowo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      3 hours ago

      B

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    2. FDMS All Starz
      2 hours, 29 mins ago

      I’d avoid Kluivert with Kroupi around

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  19. Gudjohnsen
    3 hours, 2 mins ago

    Time to chill and not make any tranfers.

    Pedro to Jackson for -4 costing me atm 13.points because I benched De Cuyper for him.

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  20. PartyTime
    3 hours, 2 mins ago

    This game has its way of giving birth to depression. Pedro(c), Palmer (vc) last GW. On a -8 with Haaland(c) this GW.

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    1. Ajax Hamsterdam
      2 hours, 58 mins ago

      Very early days !

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      1. Lingardium Leviosa.
        2 hours, 51 mins ago

        Is it tho lol.

        Trend been set.

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  21. Ajax Hamsterdam
    2 hours, 58 mins ago

    On BB 1 ft. Not touching my front line

    Kinsky Leno
    Cala Konsa Davis de Cuyper muha

    Assuming cala is fit to play.

    A Davis to a hill
    B David to tark
    C Cala to gab
    D a keeper to Raya

    A and s mean bench headaches most weeks but good on BB

    Cheers and gl !(I'll need it lol)

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  22. JBG
    2 hours, 55 mins ago

    5 players left... 16pts.

    Highest scoring player, Doku 4pts

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    1. SM001
      2 hours, 53 mins ago

      Yikes

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  23. FPL Blow-In
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    2 hours, 53 mins ago

    Ah that’s not a red

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    1. SM001
      2 hours, 29 mins ago

      Ah it is. Studs up right on the back of the achilles.

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      1. FPL Blow-In
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        2 hours, 22 mins ago

        His foot was low, how could he stretch for that ball any other way. The spurs player is also moving his leg towards the ball when the contact is made. Not like the players was in a standing position and he went in on the Achilles

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        1. SM001
          2 hours, 20 mins ago

          "how could he stretch for that ball any other way" - The key is don't make the tackle in the first place.

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          1. FPL Blow-In
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            2 hours, 19 mins ago

            Sounds like you’ve never played football if that’s your take.

            The player is running across him, there is zero intent. It’s a yellow of course but the red is harsh in my opinion

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            1. Lanley Staurel
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              2 hours, 15 mins ago

              Sounds like you’ve never refereed a match at the top level in your life.

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              1. FPL Blow-In
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                2 hours, 11 mins ago

                No I haven’t have you? Because the current crowd have got all their decisions right this season eh

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                1. Lanley Staurel
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  2 hours, 7 mins ago

                  🙂 of course I haven’t 🙂

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                  1. FPL Blow-In
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    2 hours, 3 mins ago

                    Great thing about debate mind, we don’t have to agree

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              2. FPL Blow-In
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                2 hours, 9 mins ago

                The ref on field called it as yellow too by the way. Slow it down it always looks worse

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            2. SM001
              2 hours, 13 mins ago

              Intent has nothing to do with it. And I played for nearly 20 years as a centre half. I know a thing or two about tackling. When I saw it live I thought a yellow was enough but the replay showed his studs were up and he caught him right on the achilles.

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              1. FPL Blow-In
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                2 hours, 9 mins ago

                I played circa 20 years centre mid. I think the refs original decision should stand and VAR shouldn’t have intervened

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                1. SM001
                  2 hours, 4 mins ago

                  Would you still feel the same if the ref had given a red straight away and then seen the replay yourself after?

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                  1. FPL Blow-In
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    2 hours, 1 min ago

                    I think the ref on field has the closest view in real time and VAR isn’t supposed to re ref the game unless it’s clear and obvious. I don’t think that’s clear and obvious. I still think it would be harsh had the ref given a straight red because I think the Spurs player is running and leg plants in Matetas way however I wouldn’t be as against it in that scenario.

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                    1. SM001
                      1 hour, 55 mins ago

                      What wasn't clear and obvious?

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                2. Haa-lala-land
                  1 hour, 55 mins ago

                  I played Fifa for 20 years so I know a thing or two. Either red or yellow I think definitely

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                  1. SM001
                    1 hour, 54 mins ago

                    Fair. I played Sensible Soccer for a good 10 years and the sliding tackles in that could of taken down a skyscraper.

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  24. g40steve
    2 hours, 52 mins ago

    Matetoff

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  25. SAKA AND EMILE SMITH ROWE
    2 hours, 52 mins ago

    Mateta sent off

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  26. have you seen cyan
    2 hours, 52 mins ago

    mateta lol

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  27. Lingardium Leviosa.
    2 hours, 51 mins ago

    Lolteta

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  28. Freshy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    2 hours, 49 mins ago

    Mateta 1.2% owned

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  29. The Reptile
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    2 hours, 49 mins ago

    It was a red

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  30. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    2 hours, 47 mins ago

    Mateta has been great for palace but his form has dropped off a cliff and his attitude is said to be questionable

    Maybe United dodged a bullet

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    1. Lingardium Leviosa.
      2 hours, 46 mins ago

      More bullets landed than avoided tho

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    2. Klip Klopp
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      2 hours, 46 mins ago

      Sounds like a perfect fit for United lol

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    3. SM001
      2 hours, 44 mins ago

      Cue a United 80m bid for him in January

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    4. Hughes Your Daddy
      2 hours, 42 mins ago

      More like Mateta dodged a bullet, who wants to play for "United" right now 😀

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