Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
Follow all the action from Villa Park
Follow live coverage as Aston Villa face Tottenham Hotspur today in the Premier League. Another top-flight season will be covered in full right here with The Independent, as reigning champions Manchester City look to make it an unprecedented five titles in a row come the end of 2024/25.
The likes of Arsenal and Liverpool will be chasing Pep Guardiola's side, but just as fascinating will be the race for Champions League places, with more teams than ever before having designs on top-four finishes. Chelsea remain big-spending, Manchester United's latest rebuild continues and both Tottenham and Newcastle will expect improvements this year - yet it was Aston Villa who snared fourth last term.
Meanwhile, it's Southampton, Leicester City and Ipswich Town who made it back to the elite after promotion last year and each will have hope they can make it more than a one-year stay. Follow the latest live action from the Premier League below:
Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur
After a counter-attack led by Son earns Spurs their first corner, the visitors' captain swings the set-piece delivery in. However, it drifts too close to Martinez, who then comfortably claims it.
Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur
McGinn wriggles away from two defenders before rolling the ball back towards Maatsen on the edge of the area. Invited to strike on his weaker right foot, the Dutch left-back fires wildly over the top.
Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur
Following a brief flurry of activity, the hosts have resumed their unhurried dominance of the ball, with all 11 Spurs players back inside their own half. With much more motivation on their side, Villa are taking the initiative.
Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur
CHANCE! After Kinsky flaps at a high cross, Watkins plays a one-two then shoots tamely at the Spurs goalkeeper from the edge of the box. Moments later, McGinn drives an attempt high over the crossbar. Villa are building momentum.
Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur
For the first time, Tottenham have an extended spell on the ball, and they work it out wide to Son. He initially races past Cash and into the box, but his tame shot is delayed too long, allowing the Villa full-back to shut it down.
Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur
In the early stages, Villa are patiently keeping possession in their own half, probing for any gaps in the Spurs side. Pau Torres eventually pumps a long ball forward, but Kinsky comes off his line to gather it cleanly.
Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur
Aston Villa know that failure to win today could effectively end hopes of reprising this term’s Champions League adventure, but three points will see them move into the Premier League's top five at Manchester City’s expense. Meanwhile, Spurs intend to qualify for Europe's top tournament by winning the Europa League next Wednesday.
Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham kick off, and we are under way at Villa Park!
Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur
Both teams are out on the pitch in sunny Birmingham, so kick-off in this Premier League contest is now just moments away!
Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur
As expected, Postecoglou rotates his squad ahead of the Europa League final, bringing in Reguilon, Moore and fit-again skipper Son Heung-min. For only the fourth time ever in a Premier League match, Spurs have named as many as four players aged under 21 in their starting XI; they are without Dejan Kulusevski, James Maddison, Lucas Bergvall and Radu Dragusin due to injury.
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