Tottenham fight back to close on top four

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Son Heung-Min scored in Tottenham's 3-1 win over Crystal Palace. AFP

Tottenham Hotspur came from behind late on to beat Crystal Palace on Saturday.

Tottenham have made a habit of late fightbacks at home under Ange Postecoglou and needed another one to inflict Oliver Glasner's first defeat as Palace boss with a 3-1 win. Eberechi Eze's stunning free-kick gave the Eagles a shock lead on the hour mark.

Timo Werner's first Spurs goal set up the grandstand finish when he tapped home Brennan Johnson's low cross. Cristian Romero then headed Tottenham in front before Son Heung-min sprinted clear to seal the three points.

Victory takes Spurs to within two points of fourth-placed Aston Villa, who are in action later away to Luton. Brentford came from behind to pile more pressure on under-fire Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino in a 2-2 draw. Nicolas Jackson's towering header powered the Blues into an early lead.

But Brentford are now five games unbeaten against their wealthier west London rivals. Mads Roerslev levelled early in the second half before Yoane Wissa's stunning overhead kick put the Bees in front. A header from Axel Disasi saved Chelsea's blushes to salvage a point but they remain in the bottom half of the table.

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