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The huge Luca Williams-Barnett mistake Tottenham can’t make and Van Hecke’s remarkable visitors

Here are our Tottenham talking points after their 2-0 derby win against Crystal Palace in the Premier League made it three on the bounce…

By Alasdair Gold · Football London

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Alasdair Gold argues Tottenham Hotspur cannot afford to block 18-year-old talent Luca Williams-Barnett's pathway to the first team.
Tottenham Hotspur defeated Crystal Palace 2-0 with goals from Archie Gray and Jan Paul van Hecke.
Jan Paul van Hecke scored in front of 100 supporters visiting on an annual pilgrimage from his hometown.

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Tottenham Hotspur defeated 10-man Crystal Palace 2-0 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, securing their third consecutive Premier League victory. Archie Gray opened the scoring with a 25th-minute header before Jan Paul van Hecke doubled the lead in the 73rd minute. Palace were reduced to 10 men early after Jean-Philippe Mateta was sent off for a tackle on Micky van de Ven.

Writer Alasdair Gold argues Tottenham must avoid repeating past mistakes by ensuring a clear pathway for 18-year-old debutant Luca Williams-Barnett. Van Hecke scored in front of 100 travelling supporters from his hometown of Arnemuiden, while Dejan Kulusevski made his return from a knee injury.

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The huge Luca Williams-Barnett mistake Tottenham can’t make and Van Hecke’s remarkable visitors

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