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Heung-Min Song scored again as Tottenham earned their first home win of the Premier League season with a 1-0 win over Crystal Palace.
The South Korea forward completed a speedy counterattack in the 68th minute at White Hart Lane, compensating for another shot-shy performance from Harry Kane, who is yet to score this season and looking short of confidence.
A £22m signing from Bayer Leverkusen in August, Son has now netted three goals in three days, having opened his account for Tottenham with a double in the Europa League on Thursday.
Sunday's strike past goalkeeper Alex McCarthy after bursting through the Palace defense secured only Tottenham's second win of the six-game-old league season.
Show all 22 1 /22Tottenham 1 Crystal Palace 0 player ratings Tottenham 1 Crystal Palace 0 player ratings Tottenham: Lloris 7/10 Little more than a spectator for the majority of the first half, but composed and tidy when called upon. Equal to all that was thrown at him.
Tottenham 1 Crystal Palace 0 player ratings Walker 4 Far from convincing. Broke forward encouragingly at times but conceded possession in crucial areas too. A typical hit and miss performance.
Tottenham 1 Crystal Palace 0 player ratings Alderweireld 5 The Belgian exhibited a superb range of passing but did not look entirely comfortable with Palace's direct running.
Tottenham 1 Crystal Palace 0 player ratings Vertonghen 6 An assured display. Tracked Palace's fluid front line well and picked the moments to press forward himself well.
Tottenham 1 Crystal Palace 0 player ratings Davies 5 Solid but not spectacular. Kept Zaha quiet for the majority of the game and remains a more reliable option than Danny Rose at present.
Tottenham 1 Crystal Palace 0 player ratings Dier 6 Continues to excel in a new midfield role. Passed confidently and provided a powerful presence. In contention to retain his place even when the squad is fully fit.
Tottenham 1 Crystal Palace 0 player ratings Alli 7 Playing in central midfield was a big ask, but Alli answered the call. The teenager glides past his opponents, is wonderful on the ball and proved that he's not shy about getting stuck in either.
Tottenham 1 Crystal Palace 0 player ratings Lamela 6 The Argentine's decision making in the final third was poor. However, he was involved in a number of impressive passing interchanges and provided a spark the others struggled to.
Tottenham 1 Crystal Palace 0 player ratings Son 7 Solidified the instant impact that he has made. The South Korean has settled into his new surroundings, is not afraid to shoot and threatened at every opportunity. Deserved his goal.
Tottenham 1 Crystal Palace 0 player ratings Chaldi 5 Although always keen to run at Kelly, the Belgian's final delivery was not up to scratch. Withdrawn for Eriksen
Tottenham 1 Crystal Palace 0 player ratings Kane 6 Missed a glorious chance early on, which proved to be the best sight of goal he had all afternoon. Desperately needs to get off the mark before the pressure builds much more.
Tottenham 1 Crystal Palace 0 player ratings Reading: McCarthy 4/10 Had a busy afternoon. He made a string of saves but, crucially, couldn't always parry them to safety. At fault for Son's goal.
Tottenham 1 Crystal Palace 0 player ratings Kelly 5 Coped with Chadli's threat well but was unable to have any impact in Spurs' half of the pitch. Booked.
Tottenham 1 Crystal Palace 0 player ratings Hangeland 5 The defender's lack of pace remains his weakness but he can still read the game well. Backed off too far during the build up to Son's goal, which cost his side dearly.
Tottenham 1 Crystal Palace 0 player ratings Delaney 6 Battled hard and made it as difficult for Kane as he could. Not the prettiest performance, but it was what was required given how Palace's backs were against the wall.
Tottenham 1 Crystal Palace 0 player ratings Souare 6 The powerful full back proved his worth at both ends of the pitch. Physical in the challenge but deft with his delivery.
Tottenham 1 Crystal Palace 0 player ratings Cabaye 6 A relatively quiet afternoon. Passed well, as always, but could not carve open Spurs' defence. Unlucky to hit the post in the closing stages of the first half with a superb effort.
Tottenham 1 Crystal Palace 0 player ratings McArthur 5 Solid. His central midfield partnership with Cabaye is encouraging, but he made several foolish challenges in dangerous areas.
Tottenham 1 Crystal Palace 0 player ratings Zaha 5 The man to make way at the break. Used to be the jewel in Palace's crown but could struggle to hold down a regular starting berth this season.
Tottenham 1 Crystal Palace 0 player ratings Puncheon 6 Passed well. cut a frustrated figure in the first half but struggled to make an impact in the second as the game got away from him.
Tottenham 1 Crystal Palace 0 player ratings Sako 6 Pacey and powerful, the midfielder prove to be difficult to contain. Unfortunate to see his fierce drive saved by Lloris in the second half.
Tottenham 1 Crystal Palace 0 player ratings Bolasie 6 A constant threat. His direct running was impressive, but he couldn't make a breakthrough. Not as effective up front as on the flank, where he can isolate his opposite number.
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