Doubts had been gathering about Roberto De Zerbi but not now, writes RIATH AL-SAMARRAI, as Crystal Palace's ludicrous acts of self-sabotage prove costly in 2-0 defeat

For the first time in 616 days, Tottenham have won three games in succession. If that proves Roberto De Zerbi ’s prowess over at least two of his predecessors, then he will presumably reserve some thanks to the assistance of Crystal Palace . On a night when they crossed to the north of London, with their manager in grave danger of the sack, Palace contrived to commit an utterly ludicrous act of self-sabotage in two phases. The first defined the match, with Jean-Philippe Mateta dismissed after only 13 minutes for a challenge that was as unnecessary as it was brainless.