Crystal Palace, for their part, are preparing for their biggest match in years. A trip to Wembley to face Manchester City in the FA Cup Final awaits — an occasion with the potential to define their modern era. The Eagles have stabilised under Oliver Glasner, and a cup triumph would offer both silverware and a spot in European competition.

Both sides come into Sunday’s clash on the back of some underwhelming form. Tottenham have won only one of their last nine Premier League games (D2 L6), conceding in each of their last 10 games in the