Spurs were not at their best against Everton and Mauricio Pochettino will expect his players to get up to speed at the second time of asking as they look to avoid losing further ground on their rivals.
Palace lost a tight game against West Brom last time out and Alan Pardew has plenty to ponder after Yannick Bolasie’s exit in midweek, while a deal for a new striker appears no closer.
However, despite the obvious problems facing the Eagles, their last trip to White Hart Lane evokes happy memories courtesy of February’s 1-0 victory in the fifth round of the FA Cup.
Expect Andros Townsend to be central to proceedings as he returns to his boyhood club with a point to prove.
Tottenham possible XI: Vorm, Walker, Alderweireld, Vertonghen, Rose, Dier, Wanyama, Lamela, Alli, Eriksen, Kane.
Crystal Palace possible XI: Hennessey, Ward, Dann, Delaney, Souare, Cabaye, Puncheon, Townsend, Ledley, Zaha, Wickham.
