Softfootball previews Sunday’s Premier League encounter between Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa, focusing on team news, predictions, and projected lineups.
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Match Preview
Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa come into this weekend’s clash with contrasting results from the EFL Cup. Ange Postecoglou’s Spurs celebrated an impressive 2-0 victory over Manchester City, thanks to goals from Timo Werner and Pape Sarr, rekindling their aspirations under the Australian’s leadership. However, Villa, managed by former Arsenal boss Unai Emery, stumbled in a surprise 2-1 loss at home to Crystal Palace.
For Tottenham, bouncing back in the Premier League is crucial after a lackluster defeat to Crystal Palace left them eighth, five points adrift of Champions League qualification spots. Despite that setback, Spurs have turned their home ground into a fortress, winning five consecutive matches across competitions against teams like West Ham United and Brentford.
Aston Villa, meanwhile, are enjoying an unbeaten seven-match run in the Premier League and boast a remarkable away record, having won five of their last six road games. They’ve scored at least two goals in each of those encounters, underlining their attacking prowess. Last season’s results between these sides showcased their competitive edge: Villa secured a 2-1 win at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, while Spurs hit back with a 4-0 triumph at Villa Park.
Team News Tottenham:
Postecoglou faces key injury concerns ahead of the match. Micky van de Ven’s hamstring injury rules him out, while Cristian Romero and Werner, who were substituted midweek, are expected to be fit.
Captain Son Heung-min might return following a thigh problem, but Djed Spence (groin) and Wilson Odobert (hamstring) remain sidelined. Radu Dragusin will likely step in for Van de Ven.
Expected Spurs Starting XI: Vicario; Porro, Romero, Dragusin, Udogie; Kulusevski, Sarr, Maddison; Johnson, Solanke, Son.
Aston Villa
Villa will head into the match with minimal injury issues. Emery is expected to recall key players like Ollie Watkins, who was rested midweek. Tyrone Mings and Boubacar Kamara are fit but may be rotated out as Emery reverts to his strongest lineup ahead of a Champions League trip to Club Brugge.
Expected Villa Starting XI: Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne; Onana, Tielemans; McGinn, Rogers, Ramsey; Watkins.
Prediction
Both teams are in strong form, with Tottenham showing resilience at home and Villa excelling on the road. Fans can expect an entertaining, high-scoring contest that could end in a draw, reflecting both teams’ attacking strengths and tactical setups.
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