Tottenham’s Ange Postecoglou knows that the game against Crystal Palace gives them an opportunity to go five points clear of second-place Manchester City who don’t play until Sunday.
The Lilywhites are enjoying their best ever start to a Premier League campaign and two goals either side of the game against Fulham meant they have now won seven and drawn two of their first nine games of the season.
Postecoglou is nearing in on almost 50 home games without a defeat, but Selhurst Park could be a tricky one with Roy Hodgson’s side looking to bounce back after a 4-0 thrashing at Newcastle last weekend.
This game will be the Eagles manager’s 500th game in charge of an English club.
The Eagles have failed to score in their last two games and they would be pumped up for this one.
Tottenham manager Postecoglou, even by his own high standard, could not have envisaged the kind of start he’s had, but he admits there are still aspects of their game they have to polish up.
He told reporters ahead of the game at Selhurst: “We are in a good space at the moment and we have to make sure that what we are doing here is sustainable.
“We still have to grow in every area, the defensive side of the game we are doing well and the ability to work hard and force opposition, and the attacking we still need too -the attacking side of our game is still not natural.
“Pape is fine...and Destiny we will have to assess and see how things go after that - and everyone has come through the training fine.”
9. Pape Matar Sarr-7
Showed why he’s highly regarded by his manager by using those long legs to eat up the grass. His progressive passes were a thing of beauty too. Was involved in both goals. | AFP via Getty Images
10. Dejan Kulusevski-6
Not many players better than him when it comes to using the ball in small spaces. | AFP via Getty Images
11. Cristian Romero-7
Uncommonly committed in everything he’s doing. | Getty Images
12. Brennan Johnson-6
Got his first assist for the club after coming on. | Getty Images