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Tottenham projected starting 11 for Crystal Palace

By Gary Pearson

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 13: Sergio Reguilón of Tottenham Hotspur looks on during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Tottenham Hotspur at Selhurst Park on December 13, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Sebastian Frej/MB Media/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 13: Sergio Reguilón of Tottenham Hotspur looks on during the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Tottenham Hotspur at Selhurst Park on December 13, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Sebastian Frej/MB Media/Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 04: Dele Alli of Tottenham Hotspur warms up prior to the Premier League match between Fulham and Tottenham Hotspur at Craven Cottage on March 04, 2021 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Neil Hall – Pool/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 04: Dele Alli of Tottenham Hotspur warms up prior to the Premier League match between Fulham and Tottenham Hotspur at Craven Cottage on March 04, 2021 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Neil Hall – Pool/Getty Images) /

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I feel like Jose should go all in on his newfound support of Dele and Bale. Both are showing signs of their vintage form, although the pair haven’t yet found the consistency the gaffer demands. At this point Jose has nothing to lose by playing the star four frontmen together for a second consecutive match.

While they didn’t have it all their own way against Fulham, Spurs enjoyed stretches of enterprising, free-flowing football in the first half. Harry Kane, who will definitely start on Sunday, missed a sitter from four yards out. Had he scored, like he usually does, we’d be talking about a dominant first half from Tottenham’s front foursome.

There is merit in resting Dele for this one, but I feel that decision would have a detrimental effect on the Englishman’s fragile confidence. Lucas or Lamela could get the nod, but Dele should be given another opportunity to shine.

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He was unlucky not to be credited for Tottenham’s lone goal against Fulham. Rest assured, that moment will provide Dele with all the motivation he needs to end his year-and-a-half Premier League scoring drought.

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