Rio Ferdinand has been left 'baffled' by Crystal Palace's attempt to postpone their Boxing Day clash against Tottenham after making just one change to their starting XI, having launched an official request to call the game off.
Sportsmail understands the London club submitted a request to the Premier League for the fixture to be postponed earlier this morning, which was turned down.
Manager Patrick Vieira is absent having tested positive, with his No 2 Osian Roberts taking temporary charge, but Palace were able to name a strong team on Sunday, with Tottenham the side making more changes.