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Mauricio Pochettino manager of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace at Tottenham Hotspur ...
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Tottenham Hotspur opened their new stadium by beating Crystal Palace 2-0 in the Premier League.

Cockrel on the roof of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium home stadium of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace at Tottenham Hotspur...

It was a night to remember for Tottenham Hotspur supporters as life in their new stadium began in the most perfect fashion as they beat Crystal Palace 2-0.

Heung-Min Son wrote his name into the history books as he officially became the first man to score in the club’s new stadium when he opened the scoring in the second half.

Playmaker Christian Eriksen added his name on the scoresheet not so long after as Mauricio Pochettino’s side recorded a valuable three points.

Before the game began, there was an opening ceremony, with music and fireworks starting off the night with a bang, with many stars past and present on show.

Club legends Robbie Keane, Ossie Ardiles and Gary Mabutt were in attendance, with boyhood Tottenham fan, Harry Kane leading the team out.

Here is a selection of photo’s which sum up a quite memorable and emotional day for those wearing Tottenham colours:

General view inside the stadium as fireworks are seen during the Opening Ceremony of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium prior to the the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and...

A detailed view of the Golden cockerel statue on top of the stadium prior to duri the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on...

A general view inside the Tottenham Hotspur dressing room prior to the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on April 03, 2019 in...

(L-R) Gary Mabbutt, Ossie Ardiles and Robbie Keane pose for a photo in the tunnel prior to the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace at Tottenham Hotspur...

The Tottenham Hotspur team line up prior to the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on April 03, 2019 in London, United Kingdom.

Mauricio Pochettino, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur looks on prior to the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on April 03, 2019 in...

Heung-Min Son of Tottenham Hotspur scores his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on April 03, 2019...Son Heung-min of Tottenham celebrates after scoring a goal to make it 1-0 during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on April...

General view inside the stadium as Christian Eriksen of Tottenham Hotspur scores his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace at...Christian Eriksen of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates after scoring his team's second goal with his team mates during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace at...

General view inside during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on April 03, 2019 in London, United Kingdom.

Tottenham Hotspur's English striker Harry Kane applauds supporters on the pitch after during the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace at...

Digital filters have been used). Fireworks explode off the new Tottenham Hotspur Stadium ahead of the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Crystal Palace at Tottenham Hotspur...

Tottenham will now turn their attention to the Champions League where they will host Manchester City in the first-leg of their Champions League knockout encounter.

Their next Premier League fixture takes place in 10 days time, with already-relegated Huddersfield Town hoping to cause an unlikely upset.