Ex-Spurs Winger Johnson Regrets Huge Miss as Palace Face Crucial West Ham Showdown

Former Tottenham Hotspur winger Adama Traore suffered a nightmare afternoon as Crystal Palace missed a golden opportunity to all but secure their Premier League survival with a crucial victory over West Ham United. The ex-Spurs man was left distraught after squandering a clear-cut chance in the 67th minute, firing wide when it looked easier to score. Palace eventually had to settle for a 1-1 draw at the London Stadium, a result that leaves their survival hopes hanging by a thread with just two games remaining. The draw means Palace remain just four points above the relegation zone, setting up a nerve-jangling final fortnight of the season. Traore, who left Tottenham in January seeking more regular first-team football, cut a despondent figure after the final whistle, covering his face with both hands as he walked off the pitch. His miss could prove catastrophic for the Eagles' survival hopes, with matches against Aston Villa and Bournemouth still to come. West Ham took the lead through Jarrod Bowen's penalty before Eberechi Eze equalised midway through the second half. However, it was Traore's profligacy that dominated post-match discussion, with former Premier League striker Gary Lineker describing it as 'a miss that could define Palace's season'. Oliver Glasner's side have now won just one of their last six matches and face an anxious wait to discover their fate. The result also has significant implications for Tottenham's European qualification hopes, as a Palace relegation could affect the allocation of spots.

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