Tottenham target solid start

Michael Dawson knows Tottenham cannot afford yet another slow start to the season.

Thankfully, for those who are becoming tired of the saga, talk of Gareth Bale will be put to one side tomorrow as Tottenham begin their Premier League campaign at Crystal Palace.

A foot injury means Real Madrid and Manchester United target Bale will play no part in the encounter at Selhurst Park, where the home side will be looking to register the biggest shock of the opening weekend.