This Sunday’s match between Tottenham and Aston Villa in north London looks to be one of the most entertaining of the Premier League season.
Put this one in the humdinger file.
VIEW LIVE: TOTTENHAM vs. ASTON VILLA
Even though Spurs suffered back-to-back losses prior to the international break, Ange Postecoglou’s team is still only two points behind the leaders in the Premier League. However, and this is a big but, they have lost important players like James Maddison and Micky van de Ven to injuries, Cristian Romero is still sidelined due to suspension, and the way they lost to Wolves last time out in the closing minutes makes us think their amazing early-season form is long gone.
Unai Emery’s team has won three of the past four and is unstoppable at home in the Premier League after defeating Fulham at Villa Park before the break for their 13th straight home victory. Aston Villa is only one point behind Tottenham going into this weekend. It hasn’t been difficult to balance Premier League play with European competition thus far, and Villa appears determined to compete for a top four spot and go far in the UEFA Europa Conference League. With Ollie Watkins dominating up top, Emiliano Martinez acting as a brick wall in goal, and John McGinn pulling the strings, Emery has this Villa club well-established and ready to punish opposing sides when they break. Theoretically, this
