Crystal Palace halt Tottenham’s charge

Tottenham 0 Crystal Palace 1: Just like that, Tottenham’s hopes of winning three trophies this season died quicker than you could say ‘treble’.

The unlikely title chasers secured an away draw at Fiorentina on Thursday, which put them in a strong position to reach the Europa League last 16, while they remain just two points behind leaders Leicester after a run of five straight Premier League victories.

So, in theory, an FA Cup victory over struggling Crystal Palace, who they have beaten home and away already this season, seemed something approaching a foregone conclusion.