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Palace failed to make chances count in loss to Spurs as defence held strong

Crystal Palace toiled for almost 90 minutes in desperate search of a point or more against a well organised Tottenham Hotspur side. A reliance on luck and sheer-minded perseverance wasn't enough, however, as the Eagles succumbed to an 83rd-minute winner from Spurs midfielder Vincent Wanyama.

Positives

Yohan Cabaye made a telling difference to the side following his introduction to the game at half-time, which suggests he's nearing the match fitness that has so far seen him omitted from the starting lineup. Meanwhile, Chung-yong Lee once again proved that he's capable of playing in a drifting No.