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Spurs Face Empty Seats in Relegation Battle

Tottenham Hotspur faces the prospect of empty seats for their crucial Premier League match against Crystal Palace as relegation concerns mount and ticket pricing issues persist.

The match, scheduled for Thursday evening, has taken on significant importance as Spurs sit just four points above the relegation zone following Sunday's defeat at Fulham. Despite the high stakes, thousands of tickets remain unsold due to a combination of factors including poor recent form, expensive ticket prices, and the inconvenient 8pm kickoff time.

This season has seen visible empty seats at several Spurs fixtures, including matches against Newcastle, Copenhagen, Villarreal and Borussia Dortmund. The Tottenham Hotspur Supporters' Trust has urged fans to rally behind the team during this challenging period, with the club opening a ticket exchange to help supporters resell seats they cannot use.