Spurs are a sucker for a lightshow and they're having one right now.

Either that or the lights are a bit faulty.

Crystal Palace

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Crystal Palace boss Pierre Sage speaking to Sky Sports about Dean Henderson's return: "He is really important for us. That's why he is our captain."

On carrying momentum from the midweek Carabao Cup win: "It's always easier when you won and when you work after a win. It was really important for us to quality on Wednesday.

On Tottenham: "They like to play with the ball, the ball moves quickly too that's why we have to be aware of what can happen on the pitch and closing the spaces. When we recover the ball we have to do the best decision."

What are we all expecting here then?

Will Spurs make it three wins on the spin or will Palace relieve the pressure on boss Pierre Sage?

Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham boss Roberto de Zerbi speaking to Sky Sports about James Maddison's absence: "Just for the physical condition, to be clear James is very important for us. When he feels good, he plays."

On Solanke and Marmoush: "The most important is the space they find during the game. Marmoush is a 10, I think they can play together. Marmoush has played many times with another striker, no problem."

On the importance of building momentum: "To keep the focus on the ball, the right spirit, mentality and union with the players. 15 days ago we were last in the table and we can't forget it. Crystal Palace are a good team.

"He has a clear style, clear idea. It is a tough game for us for sure but also for them."

Tottenham away used to be a trip of trepidation across London for Crystal Palace fans but the tide has certainly turned in recent years.

After nine straight top-flight losses at Spurs they have won on their last two visits, with their 3-1 victory in March particularly impressive.

However, this is a Palace team in a very different spot. Defeat to Newcastle on Sunday was their fifth in just eight league matches under new boss Pierre Sage.

They sit 17th having conceded a top-flight high of 19 goals in eight matches, the second most they have let in at this stage of a top-flight season after 22 in 1980-81.

Of the 24 previous Premier League teams to concede 19 after eight games, 14 went on to be relegated. And another concerning stat is that they have let in at least two goals in 12 of their last 14 top-flight games.

These defensive frailties, though, can't all be put at Sage's feet as they predate the Frenchman's summer arrival. Their tally of conceding 50 goals in 2026 is not only a Premier League high, but it's also six more than they conceded in the whole of 2025 and they still have 10 league matches to play this year.

Danny Murphy
Former Liverpool midfielder on BBC Radio 5 Live

On whether he would play Lisandro Martinez again...

No, I wouldn't, only because he looks like he has already gone.

His head isn't right. He is not going to be there long term, that is evident.

You have to put the club first. Michael has got to make some big decisions. You can't have a liability in your team.

People talked about Romero for years, and it is turning into that a little bit. That petulance, that behaviour on the pitch is not acceptable.

He has been poor for a while and he has had injury problems. He is not the answer.

Brighton & Hove Albion

Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen speaking to Sky Sports: "Unbelievable feeling. We go 1-0 up and then to hang tight the last 30-40 minutes we completely lost control of the game. The manager said this morning we have to dig deep and that's what we did. So happy to get over the line and can't wait to celebrate with the boys."

On if Brighton are in the title race: "We are on game nine so not really. We'll take it game by game. See what happens because we have loads of games. Just focussing every day on what's ahead of us and the job we have. We will continue to do that and see where it leaves us at the end of the season. We are happy with the way we are playing - not just the results but the way we are playing too. We have to continue to develop that style and ruthlessness and we can do great things."

On keeping a clean sheet: "Hard to point out one thing, the mentality to keep the ball out of the net - how hard we work. The amount of bodies put on the line today is incredible and credit to all the boys and staff and how hard we worked to keep the clean sheets. Hopefully we can get many more."

On if this was one of his best personal performances: "I don't know - it was a good game from all of us. Happy to help the team and make some important saves but I wasn't the only one. I think there were four or five shots blocked in an amazing way as well. Joint effort from everyone. We celebrate and go again."

Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

It will be something of a disappointment for Spurs fans that James Maddison is only on the bench after his sparkling return from injury, but there will also be a tinge of relief because there were fears he might face another lengthy lay-off when he went down injured during the win at Chelsea last Saturday.

Head coach Roberto De Zerbi offered assurances that his groin problem was not serious, and so it has proved as he is named on the bench for the home game against Crystal Palace.

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Manchester City have attempted 21 shots in this game, their highest total in a single match in the Premier League this season.

Erling Haaland had four shots but it didn't feel like it. The Norwegian struggled this afternoon.

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Brentford

Brentford goalscorer Igor Thiago speaking to Premier League Productions: "I'm really happy today. The change is there today. We fight, we did what Keith [Andrews] told us to do and we got the three points.

On the physicality of the game: "I really enjoy it, I like it this kind of game - it suits me really well."

On what his goal means: "It means a lot to me. I was waiting for this goal for so long this season. Thank you Lord, to score one more goal at home. I am really happy."

A brilliant afternoon's work by Frank Lampard's Coventry.

Three points and out of the relegation zone.

For Sunderland, it's tough times at the moment.

And that is that.

Bournemouth make it three wins on the spin in the Premier League.

Scott Brown
Former Celtic captain on Final Score

Unbelievable - Brighton deserve it. They are a really good team.

Man City had nothing in front of goal.

Oh dear.

Omar Alderete had only just been booked for a foul and moments later he is shown a second card for bringing down Jack Rudoni.

Off he goes down the tunnel.

Back-to-back defeats in the Premier League for Manchester City.

Brighton missed out to the EFL Cup holders in the week on penalties but they make up for it today with a massive three points and a gritty performance.

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A very entertaining draw. A point a piece, which is probably fair as Ipswich were the better team in the first half, with Hull much improved after the break.

Ipswich led 1-0, Hull were ahead 2-1, it ends 2-2.

Chris Sutton
Former Blackburn striker on BBC Radio 5 Live

Brilliant performance from Brighton. What a team they are.

Fabulous Fabian Hurzeler has them so well drilled.

They have goals in them, and boy can they defend as well. Why not Brighton for a title challenge this season?