Premier League Gameweek 36
May 11, 2025 2.15pm
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  • Rodrigo Bentancur 37' yellowcard
  • goal Ismaila Sarr 9'
  • goal Eberechi Eze 45'
  • yellowcard Jefferson Lerma 47'
  • goal Eberechi Eze 48'

Tottenham lineup vs. Crystal Palace: Predicted XI for Premier League London derby as eight changes made

The customary eight changes: Predicted Spurs XI vs. Crystal Palace

Tottenham Hotspur boss Ange Postecoglou is hopeful that Son Heung-min will be able to play a part in Sunday's Premier League London derby with Crystal Palace.

The South Korea international missed Thursday's 3-1 Europa League semi-final second-leg win over Bodo/Glimt due to his foot problem, although Postecoglou is "half hopeful" that he will earn some minutes this weekend.

However, with a Europa League final against Manchester United on the horizon, it would be a shock to see Son risked from the off on Sunday, where Postecoglou may finally re-promote Mikey Moore to the XI in his place.

The teenage sensation is likely to be part of a much-changed Tottenham XI, potentially with Mathys Tel and Wilson Odobert also operating in a youthful frontline as Dominic Solanke, Brennan Johnson and Richarlison are all spared.

Lucas Bergvall and James Maddison's season-ending injuries limit Postecoglou's creative midfield options, though, so there should be no respite for Dejan Kulusevski in the most advanced midfield slot.

The same goes for Rodrigo Bentancur at the base of the midfield, but Pape Sarr's fresh legs should be utilised over Yves Bissouma, and it is likely to be all change in the Tottenham defence too.

As was the case against West Ham United, a second-string backline could comprise Kevin Danso, Ben Davies, Djed Spence and Archie Gray, but Guglielmo Vicario should don the gloves again.

Tottenham Hotspur possible starting lineup: Vicario; Gray, Danso, Davies, Spence; Kulusevski, Bentancur, Sarr; Odobert, Tel, Moore

> Click here to see how Crystal Palace could line up for this game

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Draw 33%
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