Tottenham star with just 43 touches can hold his head high despite Crystal Palace embarassment for one clear reason

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Tottenham Hotspur were left embarrassed by Crystal Palace in the Premier League, losing 1-0 at Selhurst Park.

Ange Postecoglou’s side put in one of their weakest performances of the season, without a doubt, which gifted Oliver Glasner’s side their first win of the season in the league.

Mikey Moore struggled on his Premier League debut – but in all honesty, the entire side was drab. It was simply a bad day at the office.

Saying this, one player can hold his head high, purely for one plain reason against the Eagles.

Dominic Solanke not to blame after Tottenham vs Crystal Palace

One outfield player stood out more than most – and that was Dominic Solanke. The sole reason for this? He worked his absolute socks off.

Solanke showed today, that despite being a player that has only been around the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for a few months, is one that cares the most.

He pressed like a madman at times, and was ultimately, let down by his Spurs teammates.

Dominic Solanke stats vs Crystal Palace

• Minutes played: 90
• Touches: 43
• Touches in opposition box: 6
• Accurate long balls: 2/3 (67%)
• Dispossessed: 3
• Tackles won: 1/1 (100%)
• Clearances: 3
• Headed clearance: 2
• Defensive actions: 6
• Recoveries: 3
• Duels won: 9
• Aerial duels won: 4/5 (80%)
• Was fouled: 2

Palace wanted it more than Spurs – as stats show

There was a sea of spineless performances, which reflected nicely in the stats from the game. The undeniable factor was that on Sunday afternoon – Crystal Palace wanted in more than Spurs.

Palace won the game in defensive intensity, in which Postecoglou’s squad simply weren’t great:

This one must be put behind Tottenham, and they must come back fighting when they take on Manchester City on Wednesday, followed by Aston Villa in the Premier League next weekend.