Crystal Palace defeats Tottenham Hotspur in 29th round of Premier League
Crystal Palace defeated Tottenham Hotspur 3-1 in London during the final match of the 29th Premier League round. Tottenham initially took the lead in the 34th minute, but the match turned following the dismissal of Micky van de Ven in the 38th minute. This result marks 11 consecutive matches without a win for Tottenham, equaling an unwanted club record from 1975. The team is currently ranked 15th with 29 points, sitting only one point above the relegation zone with nine matches remaining in the season. Reports indicate the team has lost all three games under their current Croatian coach since he took over following the dismissal of Thomas Frank. Disappointed fans reportedly left the stadium before halftime during the match. Other results from the 29th round included Bournemouth 0-0 Brentford, Everton 2-0 Burnley, Leeds 0-1 Sunderland, Wolves 2-1 Liverpool, Aston Villa 1-4 Chelsea, Brighton 0-1 Arsenal, Fulham 0-1 West Ham, Manchester City 2-2 Nottingham Forest, and Newcastle 2-1 Manchester United.