Tottenham Hotspur have finally sparked into life under Roberto De Zerbi and they will be aiming to record three consecutive wins when they host Crystal Palace on Saturday evening.
Following the relegation trouble of last season, Spurs supporters entered the new Premier League campaign with renewed enthusiasm, but the same old Tottenham returned with three defeats in their opening five league fixtures.
There were signs of life in the 1-1 draw against Manchester United and De Zerbi's men finally conjured the winning goods in a 3-1 triumph over Coventry City, before securing a rare win at Stamford Bridge by defeating Chelsea 2-0.
Spurs are now seeking their third win in succession when they oppose a Crystal Palace side who have lost their last two amid growing uncertainty around the position of head coach Pierre Sage.
Sage succeeded Oliver Glasner at Selhurst Park in the summer, but tonight's clash has been earmarked as a pivotal fixture in the Frenchman's tenure amid calls for his dismissal. Wednesday's EFL Cup triumph over Fulham has at least alleviated some pressure on the former RC Lens boss.
Tottenham Hotspur v Crystal Palace team news
Despite being forced off with a groin issue in the win against Chelsea, James Maddison has been deemed fit to feature from the bench. Dominic Solanke replaces him in the starting XI as Omar Marmoush slots into the 10.
De Zerbi also has Destiny Udogie at his disposal after the full-back recovered from a knee injury and the Italian returns to the matchday squad.
Dean Henderson makes his first Premier League start since the 3-2 win over Fulham at the start of September after making his return from injury in midweek.
Jean-Philippe Mateta was left out of the Palace squad for the trip to Craven Cottage but returns to lead the line.
Confirmed Tottenham lineup
Kinsky; Gray, Van Hecke, Van de Ven, Robertson; Tonali, Fernandes; Kudus, Marmoush, Tel; Solanke.
Substitutes: Dubravka, Senesi, Gallagher, Maddison, Udogie, Kulusevski, Porro, Davies, Williams-Barnett.
Confirmed Crystal Palace lineup
Henderson; Richards, Disasi, Canvot; Mingueza, Wharton, Kamada, Mitchell; McNeil, Pino; Mateta.
Substitutes: Benitez, Lerma, Khalaili, Chilwell, Hughes, Doucoure, Guessand, Osorio, Nketiah.
