Three reasons Tottenham feel good about Crystal Palace visit

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1. Other than pride, Palace have nothing to play for

Crystal Palace are nestled in a safe place in the standings. They are 11 points clear of the drop zone and have nothing to worry about where relegation is concerned. Concurrently, it is highly unlikely Palace can challenge for a spot in Europe.

Teams in their position at this time of the season often find it difficult to find the extra drive and motivation needed to continually excel. Palace shouldn’t need any extra motivation when staring down the barrel of a London derby, though it’s not uncommon for a side in their comfortable position to involuntarily take their collective foot off the pedal.

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On the other hand, Spurs still have a solid opportunity at a top four spot. Yes, Chelsea is surging and haven’t lost since Thomas Tuchel took over.

But Spurs can only control their own destiny. They have to win every match to put the pressure on the Blues, which starts tomorrow against Palace. That added motivation should be enough to buoy a Tottenham side looking to win three on the trot in over four months.

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