Crystal Palace Vs Tottenham Player Ratings as Archie Gray Seals Tight 1-0 Win Amid VAR Drama & Bergvall Injury Concern

Tottenham Hotspur managed to grind out a vital 1-0 away victory against a resilient Crystal Palace side. It was a game defined by fine margins and major controversy. The single, decisive moment came just before halftime.

The defining action was Archie Gray's headed goal, expertly set up by Richarlison. However, the biggest talking point has to be Richarlison himself, who had not one, but two goals chalked off by VAR. He was a constant threat, and on another day, he could have had a hat-trick.

Crystal Palace will be kicking themselves. They created numerous chances throughout the match but lacked the clinical edge to find the net. The loss will certainly sting, given how much they put into the game. It was a classic Premier League encounter, full of drama right until the final whistle. Here are Sportsdunia's Crystal Palace vs Tottenham player ratings.

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Goalkeeper

Guglielmo Vicario - 7.5: A very composed performance from the Spurs keeper. He made two crucial saves inside the box when Palace were pushing hard. What stood out to us was his command of the area, claiming high balls with confidence. His distribution was solid enough, finding a teammate 69% of the time. He was a calming presence behind a defense that was under pressure.

Defenders

Kevin Danso - 7.0: A really combative display. He picked up an early yellow card but didn't let it affect his game. We counted a massive 10 clearances from him, and he was immense in the air, winning 5 aerial duels. He was aggressive in the tackle, winning nine of his duels overall. A true warrior's performance at the heart of the defense, even if his passing was a bit wayward at times.

Pedro Porro - 6.5: A mixed bag from Porro. He was a constant outlet on the right, but his final ball was often lacking, with only one of his five crosses finding its man. He lost possession quite a bit, which put his team under pressure. However, he did create a big chance and worked hard defensively, making this an average, if frustrating, performance to watch.

Djed Spence - 7.0: A very solid and reliable outing from Spence. He won six of his eight duels, showing great strength and timing. We noticed he was tidy in his defensive work, making three tackles and two interceptions. The only blot was an error that led to a shot, but otherwise, he was defensively sound and offered support going forward. A performance that will surely please his manager.

Micky van de Ven - 7.0: The captain led by example. He was a rock at the back, reading the game well to make eight clearances. His partnership with Danso looked solid. While not dominant in the air, his positioning was excellent. From our perspective, he kept the backline organized and focused, which was key to securing the clean sheet.

Midfielders

Archie Gray - 8.0: The match-winner. His goal was a classic poacher's header, showing great instinct to be in the right place. Beyond the goal, he was energetic and disciplined before being substituted. He got a yellow card for a cynical foul, but that's what you want from your midfielder sometimes. A fantastic and decisive contribution from the young player.

Lucas Bergvall - 6.0: A disappointing end to his game. He looked tidy enough in his 63 minutes on the pitch, making a couple of tackles and keeping the ball moving. Unfortunately, his performance was cut short by an injury. He didn't have enough time to truly impact the game, but he didn't do anything wrong either.

Mohammed Kudus - 7.0: A very busy performance. He was the link between midfield and attack, creating a big chance and looking to make things happen. He had an impressive 89% pass accuracy, showing his quality on the ball. He worked hard off the ball too, making two tackles and recovering possession five times. A quality display.

Rodrigo Bentancur - 6.5: A solid, if unspectacular, performance from the Uruguayan. He kept things simple and effective in the middle, boasting an 86% pass completion rate. He was strong in the air, winning four aerial duels, and contributed with six clearances. We would have liked to see more from him going forward, but he did his defensive job well.

Randal Kolo Muani - 5.5: A quiet game for him. He struggled to get involved in the proceedings and was often on the periphery. He lost possession 13 times in just 63 minutes and failed to register a shot. It wasn't a surprise to see him substituted. Just one of those days where nothing seemed to click for him.

Forwards

Richarlison - 8.5: Man of the Match, without a doubt. The stats say one assist, but that doesn't tell half the story. He was an absolute nightmare for the Palace defence, winning an incredible nine duels. He provided the crucial assist for Gray's goal. And, of course, he had two goals disallowed by VAR. His movement, aggression, and sheer will to win were outstanding. A phenomenal, albeit frustrating, performance.

Substitutes

João Palhinha - 6.5: Came on for the injured Bergvall and helped shore up the midfield to see out the win.

Wilson Odobert - 7.0: Looked very lively after coming on, even hitting the post with a shot from distance.

Radu Dragusin - N/A: Came on late to help defend the lead.

Brennan Johnson - N/A: A late appearance with little time to make an impact.

Manager

T. Frank - 7.5: His game plan worked perfectly. He set his team up to be solid defensively and clinical on the counter. His players were organized and fought for every ball. The substitutions were smart, helping to manage the game and secure the three points. A great day at the office for the Spurs boss.

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Goalkeeper

Dean Henderson - 6.5: He couldn't have done much about the goal, which was a point-blank header. Made two saves to keep his team in the game, including a key stop from a Richarlison shot. His distribution was a bit shaky, with only half of his passes finding a teammate. A standard performance from the keeper.

Defenders

Maxence Lacroix - 6.0: A difficult afternoon for the defender. He was booked early in the second half and struggled with the movement of Tottenham's forwards. While he made eight clearances, he also only won half of his duels. He even missed a headed chance from a corner. Not his best day.

Marc Guéhi - 7.0: The Palace captain was their best defender. He was a commanding presence, making 12 ball recoveries and winning most of his duels. He read the game superbly, making five clearances and an interception. He even tried to get his team going forward, but like his teammates, missed a decent headed chance late on.

Jefferson Lerma - 6.0: The typical all-action display from Lerma. He was aggressive and disruptive in midfield, but it boiled over at times, earning him a yellow card. He was solid in possession with a 95% pass accuracy. However, he struggled in his defensive duels, losing five of eight. A combative but ultimately limited performance.

Midfielders

Tyrick Mitchell - 6.0: He had a busy day on the left flank, but his final product was poor. He attempted five crosses but only one was successful. He lost possession 20 times, which is far too high. Defensively he was okay, winning a few duels, but he needed to offer more quality in attack.

Nathaniel Clyne - 6.5: A steady performance before being substituted just before the hour mark. He was tidy on the ball, with a 91% pass accuracy. He contributed defensively with two interceptions and two tackles. He didn't do much wrong but didn't provide a spark either.

Will Hughes - 7.0: An energetic and combative display in the heart of midfield. He won an impressive seven of his eight duels and made four tackles. He also created two chances for his teammates. The yellow card was a blemish, as was an error leading to a shot, but he was one of Palace's better players.

Adam Wharton - 7.5: A real bright spark for Crystal Palace. The youngster looked composed and creative on the ball, creating two chances and testing the keeper with a shot. He delivered some dangerous crosses and worked hard off the ball, making eight recoveries. A very promising performance that suggests he has a big future.

Forwards

Yéremy Pino - 5.5: A frustrating day for the attacker. He got into some good positions and had two shots, but he couldn't find the target. He worked hard, making nine ball recoveries, but he lacked the quality in the final third that his team desperately needed. A performance that promised more than it delivered.

Jean-Philippe Mateta - 5.0: From our perspective, this was a really poor performance. He was wasteful in front of goal, missing two good chances. He struggled physically, losing 12 of his 17 duels and losing possession 19 times. He just wasn't at the races and was the main reason his team failed to score. A day to forget for the striker.

Justin Devenny - 6.0: He was lively and tried to make things happen, creating three chances for his teammates. However, his own shooting was wayward, and he was often crowded out. He looked a threat but lacked the cutting edge. A decent effort, but ultimately not enough.

Substitutes

Eddie Nketiah - 6.0: Came on but couldn't find the goal Palace needed.

Christantus Uche - N/A: Late sub with little time.

Romain Esse - N/A: Another late sub to try and find a spark.

Manager

O. Glasner - 6.0: He will be incredibly frustrated. His team created enough chances to win the game, but his forwards let him down. The team looked organized and motivated, but a lack of clinical finishing cost them dearly. He needs to find a solution to his team's goalscoring woes.

Sportsdunia's Player of the Match Goes to Richarlison