Tottenham go five points clear with win at Palace

LONDON: Tottenham Hotspur opened a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League with a 2-1 victory at Crystal Palace as their unbeaten start to the season continued on Friday.

Ange Postecoglou’s side were matched by London rivals Palace throughout an even opening period but took charge once a Joel Ward own goal gave them the lead shortly after the break.

Spurs captain Son Heung-min then tapped in his eighth league goal of the season after 66 minutes to effectively seal the points and the visitors were in cruise control until Jordan Ayew struck in stoppage time for Palace.

James Maddison was involved in both goals with the former Leicester City player again outstanding for the visitors.

Tottenham’s eighth win from 10 games put them on 26 points — their best start to a top-flight season since 1960-61.

They are five points clear of champions Manchester City, who visit Manchester United on Sunday, and Arsenal, who welcome bottom side Sheffield United on Saturday.

Shot-shy Palace are in 11th place with 12 points.

Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min celebrates scoring his eighth league goal of the season.

Postecoglou was critical of his side after their 2-0 win over Fulham on Monday but apart from a tricky opening few minutes and some late jitters they were dominant at Palace.

With 10 games gone, albeit the majority of them against sides in the bottom half, Spurs are beginning to look like a side capable of an extended challenge at the top.

It is the biggest lead they have held at the top since the final day of the season in 1961 when they last won the title. Agencies

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