Aston Villa are gearing up for a crucial Premier League clash against Tottenham Hotspur this weekend, with both sides vying for a Champions League spot. Villa sit five points ahead of Spurs, who are trying to close the gap after struggling in the latter part of last season.
In a match marred by Villa's red card, Tottenham dealt a heavy blow to Villa's top-four hopes last season by winning 4-0. While Spurs faltered and finished poorly, Villa secured their place in Europe's elite competition. After losing the Carabao Cup this week to Crystal Palace, Villa are determined to maintain their strong form under Unai Emery.
As reported by Sky Sports, Tottenham boast an impressive home record with six wins from seven matches this season after a midweek Carabao Cup win over Manchester City. Villa, however, bring a confident away record of their own and will be looking to regain momentum in the league following recent slip-ups.
In addition to the top fixtures, several clubs at the bottom of the league are set to face each other in a bid to crucially earn points and escape the relegation zone. This weekend's matches could have significant implications for those struggling to avoid the drop.