EBERECHI EZE could still play in Crystal Palace’s European opener – as his proposed move to Tottenham drags on. Spurs are pushing hard to sign the England star, 27. And while it is believed

Eberechi Eze is a fantastic all-around attacker, but Spurs specifically need a set-piece and long-range specialist, and he just so happens to be one of the best at both.

Thomas Frank has only been in charge of Tottenham for two competitive games, yet the former Brentford boss has already overseen a seismic shift on Hotspur Way.

Tottenham remain in talks with Crystal Palace over a move for playmaker Eberechi Eze and there is a 'good chance' of a deal, per David Ornstein.

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Referee England overturned his on-field decision, but explained that the free-kick was ruled out because Guéhi, after successfully shifting Caicedo, had moved to within a metre of the Chelsea wall, which is an infringement in itself. The goal wasn’t ruled out because of the Palace captain’s contact with the Ecuadorian.

Crystal Palace fans repeatedly chanted “you’re not fit to referee” at Darren England after a VAR review overturned a stunning Eberechi Eze free-kick against Chelsea.