Tottenham are no longer in contention for European places in the Premier League as they are set to face Crystal Palace. With 39 points from 35 games, they are in 16th place, miles away from the

Artificial pitches tend to be harder than real grass, which can increase the risk of injury to players as turning is made harder on the knees and ankles because of the tougher ground and falls can lead to heavier, more damaging impacts.