Crystal Palace v Tottenham - Preview and possible lineups

Crystal Palace: The hosts are one again down to the bare bones with no fewer than 12 senior players unavailable to manager Roy Hodgson. Yohan Cabaye (groin), Martin Kelly (hamstring), Jeffrey Schlupp (knee), Joel Ward (calf), Wilfriez Zaha (knee), Ruben Loftus-Cheek (ankle), Julian Speroni (knee), Scott Dann, Jason Puncheon and Connor Wickham (all knee) are among those sidelined.

Tottenham: New boy Lucas Moura could make his full Premier League debut for Spurs, but the Londoners are likely to be without defender Toby Alderweireld who is expected to be rested after feeling discomfort in his hamstrings.

Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson:

"In the 11 games still to play there will be lots of twists and turns.

"I am thinking of the day when I will have a full Palace squad to choose from. For now, I am trying to get by with what I have.

"I still think the 11 players who start the game against Tottenham are more than capable."

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino:

"It will be a big battle. Roy and his staff are doing a fantastic job.

"We need to match them in the areas of motivation, ready to fight and then of course try to deliver our way and our game.

"Of course it will be very tough. It will be very important to win the three points, fighting for the top four. The three points are massive for us."

Did you know?

Crystal have only scored one goal in their last five Premier League games against Tottenham, losing all five.

Form:

Possible lineups:

Crystal Palace: Hennessey; Fosu-Mensah, Tomkins, Delaney, Van Aanholt; Milivojevic, McArthur, Riedewald; Townsend, Benteke, Sorloth.

Tottenham: Lloris; Trippier, Sanchez, Vertonghen, Davies; Dier, Dembele; Eriksen, Alli, Son; Kane.