Tottenham sunk to 17th place after suffering a 2-0 defeat by Crystal Palace on Sunday - their 20th loss in the Premier League this season.
Eberechi Eze scored moments before and after half-time to make it five goals in his last four games, and draw the Eagles closer to the top half.
However, both teams' attentions will be drawn away from their league position over the next couple of weeks.
Spurs are set to face Manchester United in the Europa League final on May 21, while Palace travel north of the River Thames again next week when they meet Manchester City in the FA Cup final.