Head boy Victor Wanyama sinks Palace with late winner

Summer signing Victor Wanyama found himself in the right place at the right time to give Spurs their first three points of the season, with a win over Crystal Palace.

The Kenyan international got on to the end of a Harry Kane header from a corner with only eight minutes to go, heading past Wayne Hennessey at close range. The home side had the better of the chances, with another of the new signings Vincent Janssen unable to capitalise on a one-on-one opportunity deep into the second half.

Pardew's men had a few half-chances throughout but lacked the finishing touch required as Yohan Cabaye's wayward effort from 12 yards ultimately showed.

In a game which didn't lack for feisty challenges with no fewer than six yellow cards, Spurs edged the possession and most importantly took one of their chances which now takes their recent record against the Eagles to five wins from seven games.

Palace have now lost both of their opening games this season and with Connor Wickham only having one meaningful effort on goal which came in the dying minutes, the signing of Christian Benteke will come as a relief.

Benteke's arrival much needed? With only two attempts on target, Palace look to be struggling quite badly in forward areas with the lone wolf Wickham failing to make an impact despite administering his physical presence at times on the Tottenham defence.

Toby Alderweireld (Tottenham Hotspur): With no obvious standout in what was a tightly knit game, the two rocks at the heart of the Spurs defence reigned supreme once again. The Belgian international went close to heading his side in front in the first period, but from then on put in a typical polished display to stem any threat from the likes of Townsend, Zaha and Wickham.

Tottenham Hotspur: Vorm 5, Walker 5, Alderweireld 6, Vertonghen 5, Rose 5, Dier 5, Wanyama 6, Lamela 4, Eriksen 4, Kane 5, Janssen 6. Subs: Alli 5, Carroll 4, Onomah 5.

Crystal Palace: Hennessy 6, Ward 5, Dann 5, Delaney 5, Souare 4, Ledley 4, Puncheon 4, Townsend 5, Lee Chung-yong 5, Zaha 5, Wickham 4. Subs: Tomkins 5, Mutch 5, Cabaye 5.

12' - CHANCE! Tottenham Hotspur: Alderweireld lost his man from a Lamela corner to get a clear chance at goal but he headed the opportunity into the ground and straight at Hennessy, who collects without much fuss.

27' - CHANCE! Tottenham Hotspur: Deflected Kane shot is palmed away from Hennessey who makes a double block from Janssen who was looking to get onto the score sheet for the first time in the Premier League.

45' + 1 - CHANCE! Tottenham Hotspur: Kane drives a fierce shot on the edge of the post just wide of Hennessy's right-hand post in stoppage time added to the first half.

55' - CHANCE! Tottenham Hotspur: Curling cross from Dier is met by Kane who is unable to find the target as his effort drifts wide of the far post.

83' - GOAL! Tottenham Hotspur1-0 Crystal Palace (Wanyama) Another of Lamella's out-swinging corners was headed towards goal by Kane. Wanyama finds himself in the right position to head the ball home from close range, breaking the deadlock with only seven minutes on the clock remaining.