AFCON 2025
Tottenham Hotspur got their second win in nine Premier League matches courtesy of Archie Gray’s goal in the 42th minute.
The 19-year-old defender scored his first goal for the club on the night and it proved to be vital as the win eased pressure on Thomas Frank.
Tottenham came into the match on the back of a poor record with a win in eight minutes while Crystal Palace were chasing their first win four matches across all competition.
Richarlison thought he had given his side the lead after 17 minutes but his goal couldn’t pass the scrutiny of the VAR as it was ruled for offside.
Three minutes before the break, Archie Gray’s header found the back of the net off Richarlison’s headed pass into the six-yard box.
It was a quite a frustrating night for Richarlison as the Brazilian scored again but once again, his goal was ruled for offside by the VAR.
The London derby ended in favour of Tottenham Hotspur as Crystal Palace’s poor run extends to five matches across all competitions.
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Sunderland lined-up without six of their regular starters who are currently engaged at the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
The Black Cats hosted Leeds United at the Stadium of Light on Sunday afternoon for the first time since in the Premier League since 2002.
Former Everton striker, Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored his sixth consecutive goal for Leeds United in the league to help the visitors secure a point on the road.
AFCON snub, Simon Adingra put Sunderland ahead in the 28th minute from with a lovely finish into the bottom-right corner.
Calvert-Lewin’s equalizer came two minutes after the break but neither side could find the winner as the tie ended a goal apiece.
