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Premier League Player of the Week: Van Hecke shines for Spurs

Tottenham's Jan Paul van Hecke against Crystal Palace
Tottenham's Jan Paul van Hecke against Crystal PalaceAction Images via Reuters / John Sibley

Jan Paul van Hecke starred as Tottenham saw off 10-man Crystal Palace 2-0, making him ScoresStat's Premier League Player of the Week.

Dutch centre-back Van Hecke tallied a 9.3 ScoresStat player rating as Spurs made it three straight Premier League wins.

After Jean-Philippe Mateta's early red card, it was plain sailing for Spurs, who then dominated the play thanks in part to Van Hecke's distribution.

Jan Paul van Hecke vs Crystal Palace
Jan Paul van Hecke vs Crystal PalaceScoresStat

He had three key passes, while no player on the pitch completed more passes (146), had more touches (160) or progressive carries (24).

Van Hecke also netted Spurs' all-important second goal, scoring an unorthodox header while sitting down.

Tottenham will look to keep the momentum going when they visit Leeds on Saturday at lunchtime.

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