New Delhi: After a rocky trip to Selhurst Park where Spurs fell short against a struggling Crystal Palace, Ange Postecoglou’s men are back on home turf and ready for redemption. The North London side heads into today’s clash with renewed purpose, eager to pick up where they left off midweek in their stunning 2-0 victory over Manchester City in the cup.
That victory, secured with a screamer from Pape Sarr and a Timo Werner goal to end his recent dry spell, sent a clear message: Tottenham are intent on turning Postecoglou’s bold promise into reality.
But standing in their way is Unai Emery’s Aston Villa, a side that has thrived on the road this season. With five wins from six away matches, Villa have been a scoring machine, netting at least twice in each away game. They narrowly missed jumping to third after a last-minute equaliser from Bournemouth last weekend, so they’re also hungry to bounce back.
Having beaten Spurs at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium last November, Emery’s men won’t be lacking in confidence. However, the Lilywhites have won five straight at home, and they’ll look to keep that streak alive as they aim to edge closer to the top four.
