SOLANKE SCORED DOUBLE TO SEE VILLA

Dominic Solanke scored a second-half brace as Tottenham Hotspur moved within two points of the Premier League’s top four with a 4-1 win against Aston Villa.

Ange Postecoglou had to fight back from Morgan Rogers’ first-half opener after the Villa man took advantage of defensive errors from a corner.

However, Spurs eventually made their move and the attacking intent was clear, with Brennan Johnson drawing the hosts level four minutes into the second half.

Postecoglou made the controversial decision to eliminate Heung-Min Son before the hour mark with the level of play.

However, Solanke scored twice within four minutes to put Spurs out of sight and substitute James Maddison completed the 4-1 victory with an excellent free-kick at the death.

Postecoglou will be concerned about the injuries to Cristian Romero and Richarlison, who both left the match injured.

Unai Emery will have food for thought after seeing his side cut open by Tottenham’s attacking play in the second half as Villa suffered a first away defeat of the season.

Villa heads to Club Brugge in the Champions League on Wednesday, while Spurs are in Europa League action on Thursday with a trip to Galatasaray