A terrible defeat against cellar dwellers Crystal Palace, followed by an impressive victory over Premier League defending champions Manchester City in the League Cup.

It’s hard to know what to expect from Tottenham Hotspur these days, and Sunday’s match against Aston Villa presents an interesting challenge.

However, calling Spurs inconsistent is probably an unfair statement. Spurs’ home form has been excellent and they have recorded eight wins in their last ten games. While you wouldn’t exactly call the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium a fortress, the atmosphere there has built up all season and Spurs have generally been excellent, even if the Premier League points table doesn’t quite reflect that.

However, Aston Villa are a tough opponent and the Lilywhites will go into the match without some key players. While the hope is that captain Son Heung-min can make his return, a hamstring injury to Micky van de Ven means that Spurs will, at least partially, play a rotated back line, with Cristian Romero and Timo Werner both leaving the field in midweek with what seemed like problems. Villa, who have had a turbulent season themselves, will be keen to prove a point against a strong opponent, and Spurs will need to make sure they embrace the fullness of Ange-ball to ensure the points stay where they are . they belong.

COYS!

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Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, United Kingdom
Sunday November 3, 2024
Time: 9am ET, 2pm UK
TV: USA Network, Sky Sports Premier League (UK). View international listings at liveoccertv.com
Streaming: nbcsports.com

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