Tottenham vs Aston Villa – LIVE!
Dominic Solanke was Tottenham’s hero as they came from behind to beat Aston Villa on Sunday afternoon and move up to seventh in the Premier League table.
Morgan Rogers poked the ball home from close range to break the deadlock in the first-half but Spurs equalised early in the second half when Brennan Johnson got in front of Solanke to finish off Son Heung-min's teasing cross.
Then in space of five minutes, Solanke took the game away from Villa to secure all three points for Tottenham with two excellently taken finishes before substitute James Maddison added gloss to the scoreline with a superb free-kick in injury time.
Tottenham vs Aston Villa latest news
- GOAL! Maddison gets in on the act
- GOAL! Solanke grabs his second
- GOAL! Solanke completes the comeback
- GOAL! Johnson equalises for Spurs
- GOAL! Rogers breaks the deadlock
Tottenham ratings
16:21 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHeung-min Son 7
His brilliant cross made the equaliser for Johnson. Looked stunned to be withdrawn, suggesting it was not a planned change.
Dominic Solanke 9
Showed a predatory instinct in the penalty box to twice score in the second half, dinking a smart finish over Emiliano Martinez and tapping in from close range. Won the free–kick for Maddison’s lovely goal.
Read our player ratings in full here!
Special second half
16:15 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneTottenham trailed at the break but that goal from Brennan Johnson right at the beginning of the second half changed everything.
BIG WIN. pic.twitter.com/yG4AA4mbFn
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) November 3, 2024
Jamie Redknapp praises Spurs
16:08 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneJamie Redknapp has been full of praise for Spurs’ second half performance.
“Second half they were just so much better, a joy to watch.”
Solanke on the second half
16:05 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneDominic Solanke reflects on the second half.
“We always believe we can score many goals and it all came together today.
“I managed to get two goals today, buzzing with that.”
Full-time: Tottenham 4-1 Aston Villa
15:58 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneBrilliant second half from Tottenham as they come from behind to beat Aston Villa.
GOAL! Tottenham 4-1 Aston Villa | James Maddison 90'
15:53 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne90+5 min: Maddison takes the free-kick and finds the back of the net.
Tottenham 3-1 Aston Villa
15:52 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne90+4 min: Solanke wins another free-kick, this time in a very promising position.
Maddison territory for sure.
Tottenham 3-1 Aston Villa
15:51 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne90+3 min: Solanke wins a free-kick, that will run the clock down.
Tottenham 3-1 Aston Villa
15:47 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne89 min: Another corner for Villa, but the attack is halted for a foul as 10 minutes injury time is signalled.
Tottenham 3-1 Aston Villa
15:44 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne87 min: Bailey wins a corner for Villa.
Delivery from Digne is poor and Spurs clear their lines.
Tottenham 3-1 Aston Villa
15:40 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne81 min: Double change for Spurs.
Off: Udogie and Richarlison
On: Gray and Maddison
Dan Kilpatrick at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
15:39 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneSpurs have surely completed the turnaround after an excellent second half.
Solanke has shown a real predatory instinct in the box this afternoon, taking both goals really well.
Tottenham 3-1 Aston Villa
15:38 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne80 min: Villa respond with a triple change.
Off: McGinn, Ramsey, Tielemans
On: Bailey, Philogene, Kamara
GOAL! Tottenham 3-1 Aston Villa | Dominic Solanke 79'
15:36 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne79 min: Two goals in four minutes for Solanke as he sweeps home Richarlison’s cross.
Tottenham 2-1 Aston Villa
15:35 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne77 min: Villa threaten but Spurs defend well as Watkins appeared to be through on goal.
GOAL! Tottenham 2-1 Aston Villa | Dominic Solanke 75'
15:32 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne75 min: Dominic Solanke fires Spurs ahead!
Tottenham 1-1 Aston Villa
15:29 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne70 min: Richarlison’s cross into the box evades Solanke and Johnson is caught on his heels on the edge of the area.
Tottenham 1-1 Aston Villa
15:26 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne68 min: Yes, that is it for Rogers as he is replaced by Jhon Duran.
Just like Son, the Villa midfielder isn’t best pleased.
Tottenham 1-1 Aston Villa
15:25 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne67 min: Sarr lets fly from distance but his effort doesn’t test Martinez.
Looks like Rogers’ afternoon could be over shortly as he requires treatment again after Sarr accidentally falls into him.
Tottenham 1-1 Aston Villa
15:23 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneBrennan Johnson equalised for Spurs right at the beginning of the second half.
Dan Kilpatrick at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
15:22 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneIt is hard to have any sympathy for Cristian Romero, who appeared to injure himself flying into a rash challenge on Rogers.
Spurs are now without both their first-choice centre-halves. Son, meanwhile, looked stunned to be substituted despite his recent injury, suggesting it was not a pre-planned change from Postecoglou.
Tottenham 1-1 Aston Villa
15:21 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne63 min: Ramsey wins Villa a free-kick, it’s played short to Digne who sees his effort deflected wide by teammate Carlos.
Tottenham 1-1 Aston Villa
15:18 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne60 min: Morgan Rogers looks to have come off worse in that tackle with Cristian Romero as he hobbles around.
Having said that, the Spurs defender is replaced by Ben Davies.
Change for Villa as Cash is replaced by Diego Carlos.
Tottenham 1-1 Aston Villa
15:16 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne58 min: Sky Sports’ cameras are focused on Son Heung-min, safe to say he’s not best pleased about being taken off especially after creating the equaliser.
Tottenham 1-1 Aston Villa
15:14 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne57 min: Another booking for Tottenham as Cristian Romero is shown a yellow card.
Tottenham 1-1 Aston Villa
15:13 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne55 min: Spurs partially deal with the free-kick but the ball falls kindly for John McGinn who slices an effort wide of the far post.
Double change for the hosts as Son and Bentancur are replaced by Bissouma and Richarlison.
Tottenham 1-1 Aston Villa
15:11 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne53 min: First yellow card of the game is awarded to Pedro Porro for a strong tackle on Ollie Watkins.
Another set-piece for Spurs to defend.
Dan Kilpatrick at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
15:09 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneBrennan Johnson is a back-post specialist but what a ball from Son. It was so hard for Villa to defend.
Spurs have their tails up and are attacking their preferred end: the single-tier South Stand. Game on.
Tottenham 1-1 Aston Villa
15:08 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne51 min: Udogie picks out Solanke in the area and the Spurs striker forces a good save from Martinez.
GOAL! Tottenham 1-1 Aston Villa | Brennan Johnson 49'
15:06 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne49 min: Spurs are level through Brennan Johnson.
Tottenham 0-1 Aston Villa
15:05 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne47 min: Frustration from the Spurs fans as referee Craig Pawson halts the game to check on Morgan Rogers.
It wasn’t a head injury, so not sure why that decision was taken.
Tottenham 0-1 Aston Villa
15:03 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne46 min: Spurs players appeal that Emi Martinez has carried the ball over the line, but that’s not the case.
Back underway!
15:02 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneUp and running in the second-half!
No changes from either side.
Dan Kilpatrick at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
14:48 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHT, 0-1. Feels like a relatively familiar story for Spurs. They have had more of the ball but created little against a compact Villa side and conceded to a set-piece. Echoes of the Arsenal game in particular.
No surprise if Postecoglou makes another half-time sub.
HT: Tottenham 0-1 Aston Villa
14:47 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneAnd there is the whistle for half-time.
Morgan Rogers' goal is the difference between the two sides at the break.
Tottenham 0-1 Aston Villa
14:46 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne45 min: Into the one minute of additional time.
Tottenham 0-1 Aston Villa
14:44 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne43 min: Bentancur’s third effort of the game, but he can’t get this one on target either as Martinez watches the ball sail over the crossbar.
Tottenham 0-1 Aston Villa
14:43 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne42 min: Huge let-off for Spurs as Watkins drags an effort wide of the post.
Tottenham 0-1 Aston Villa
14:42 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne41 min: Tielemans tries to feed in Watkins but the pass is cut out and Spurs counter.
However, Solanke can’t make the ball stick and Villa get back to clear the danger.
Tottenham 0-1 Aston Villa
14:40 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneMorgan Rogers has now scored for the third successive away game for Aston Villa.
Tottenham 0-1 Aston Villa
14:40 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneMorgan Rogers has now scored for the third successive away game for Aston Villa.
Tottenham 0-1 Aston Villa
14:37 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne36 min: Spurs look to hit back but a corner opportunity is wasted before Son sees his run into the box halted by a combination of Cash and Onana.
Dan Kilpatrick at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
14:35 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneIt's a messy goal for Spurs to concede and from a set-piece -- which usually leads to uncomfortable questions for Postecoglou.
It's the fourth time in five home league games this season that Spurs have fallen behind, leaving them needing another comeback.
Tottenham 0-1 Aston Villa
14:34 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne32 min: It’s a mess from a Spurs perspective as they don’t deal with the corner and Morgan Rogers is on hand for the simplest of tap-ins.
GOAL! Tottenham 0-1 Aston Villa | Morgan Rogers 31'
14:32 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne31 min: Villa take the lead through Morgan Rogers.
Tottenham 0-0 Aston Villa
14:31 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne30 min: Villa corner as Ramsey’s effort is deflected.
Vicario deals with the ball initially but the ball is sent back in and Onana rises highest to meet it but sees his effort hit the post.
Tottenham 0-0 Aston Villa
14:28 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne27 min: Ollie Watkins gives away a free-kick but avoids a yellow card despite pulling back Sarr.
Dan Kilpatrick at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
14:27 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneIt's not been a classic but Spurs are beginning to grow into the game, control the ball and threaten the Villa goal.
The visitors won't mind too much if the hosts push on and open up space for the counter, though.
Tottenham 0-0 Aston Villa
14:25 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne24 min: Free-kick to Villa as Sarr brings down Rogers.
Tottenham 0-0 Aston Villa
14:23 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne22 min: Rodrigo Bentancur tries his luck again, he gets a bit closer this time but the effort wasn’t really troubling Emi Martinez.
Tottenham 0-0 Aston Villa
14:21 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne20 min: Sarr’s effort from range is deflected goalwards by Johnson who was offside in any event.
Tottenham 0-0 Aston Villa
14:19 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne18 min: Rodrigo Bentancur shoots over following a decent spell of pressure from Tottenham.
Tottenham 0-0 Aston Villa
14:18 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne17 min: Johnson does well to win a corner for Spurs after Kulusevski overhit the pass to him.
The set-piece is played short but Villa eventually clear their lines.
Dan Kilpatrick at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
14:16 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneIt's been a cagey start here, as both teams search for some rhythm.
The biggest cheer so far has been for Destiny Udogie's late challenge on Matty Cash, who is public enemy No1 today after injuring Bentancur in the corresponding fixture last season.
Tottenham 0-0 Aston Villa
14:14 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne13 min: Son lifts the ball into the box but Dominic Solanke mistimes his header. Half a chance that.
Tottenham 0-0 Aston Villa
14:13 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne13 min: Jacob Ramsey is penalised for a foul on Pedro Porro, resulting in a Tottenham free-kick.
Tottenham 0-0 Aston Villa
14:12 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne11 min: Close!
Aston Villa almost get caught playing out from the back as Brennan Johnson intercepts a pass from Emi Martinez but can’t keep the ball in play.
Tottenham 0-0 Aston Villa
14:10 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne9 min: Game has settled down now, Spurs pressing well from the front but Villa do carry a threat going forward.
Tottenham 0-0 Aston Villa
14:06 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne5 min: Pedro Porro has Spurs’ first attempt of the game but he blazes the ball over as he ran on to Son’s deflected cross.
Tottenham 0-0 Aston Villa
14:04 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne3 min: Decent opening for Villa as Lucas Digne looks to pick out Ollie Watkins but the striker can’t make contact with the ball.
Tottenham 0-0 Aston Villa
14:03 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne2 min: First attempt of the game is for Villa but Morgan Rogers shoots over the bar.
Tottenham 0-0 Aston Villa
14:02 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne1 min: Loads of possession for Spurs so far, pushing Villa back into their own half.
KICK-OFF!
14:00 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneWe are underway in this Premier League clash.
Here we go!
13:56 , Tashan Deniran-AlleynePlayers walk through the tunnel and out onto the pitch.
Time for the player handshakes and then kick-off.
Ange Postecoglou on Son Heung-min's return
13:51 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneAnge Postecoglou couldn’t hide his delight at welcoming back captain Son Heung-min after a three-game absence.
"Great, last time he played here he scored a couple of times. Great to have him back."
Dan Kilpatrick at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
13:48 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThere's a good case that this is Spurs' best possible XI at the moment. James Maddison remains a key player but Spurs have tended to look more functional with Pape Matar Sarr in the side.
Plus, the Senegalese's running power could be important against an Aston Villa side who are full of energy in the middle of the park. Rodrigo Bentancur is less tenancious than Yves Bissouma but I think the Uruguayan brings more poise and control to the No6 role.
Not long now!
13:43 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneUnder 20 minutes to go until kick-off at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Two teams with Champions League qualification hopes, this should be an entertaining game.
Aston Villa incentive
13:38 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneAston Villa have won on their last two visits to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, should they make it three in a row they’ll move above Arsenal and Nottingham Forest in the Premier League table.
That’s quite the incentive for Unai Emery who celebrates his 53rd birthday today.
Inconsistent Tottenham
13:27 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneTottenham have been inconsistent in the Premier League so far this season, winning four and losing four of their opening nine games.
Just the one defeat at home though.
Sky Sports coverage
13:21 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneWell, that’s the analysis on Manchester United appointing Ruben Amorim covered.
Perhaps they’ll shift attention towards today’s 2pm kick-off.
Unai Emery's pre-match thoughts
13:13 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneHere are the pre-match thoughts of the Aston Villa manager.
“It is a very difficult match. The style they have is so, so strong. They have, individually, very good players.
Of course, it is a very motivating match, very exciting match for our supporters, for us, for me as a coach, the players, the club. It is a really, really great match on Sunday.”
Aston Villa form
13:06 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneAston Villa are quietly going about their business this season. They’re unbeaten in the Premier League since losing to Arsenal in August, stretching back seven games.
Relief for Spurs
13:01 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneCristian Romero has made it for Spurs after he emerged as a doubt due to coming off early against Man City in midweek.
He will be partnered in defence by Radu Dragusin who is making just his second Premier League start of the season.
Villa unchanged
12:54 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneUnai Emery has named an unchanged side from Aston Villa’s last Premier League game - the 1-1 draw with Bournemouth eight days ago.
That means Jhon Duran is among the substitutes as Ollie Watkins leads the line.
Three changes for Spurs
12:52 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe Tottenham team shows three changes from the side that started against Man City in midweek.
Son Heung-min, Destiny Udogie and Pedro Porro all return as Timo Werner and Archie Gray drop to the bench whilst Micky van de Ven misses out through injury.
Aston Villa XI
12:48 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneAston Villa XI: Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Pau Torres, Digne; Onana, Tielemans; McGinn, Rogers, Ramsey; Watkins
Subs: Olsen, Maatsen, Carlos, Mings, Kamara, Philogene, Buendia, Bailey, Duran
Tottenham XI
12:45 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneTottenham XI: Vicario; Pedro Porro, Romero, Dragusin, Udogie; Bentancur, Sarr, Kulusevski; Johnson, Solanke, Son (c).
Substitutes: Forster, Davies, Gray, Bissouma, Bergvall, Maddison, Moore, Werner, Richarlison.
Team news imminent...
12:40 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneAll the team news from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is coming up.
The hosts are set to welcome back captain Son Heung-min but will be without Micky van de Ven, whilst the visitors have midfielder Ross Barkley unavailable for selection.
Ange on Unai Emery
12:33 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneAnge Postecoglou has heaped praise on his opposite number Unai Emery as the pair prepare to do battle in North London.
“Yeah, great appointment. But it shouldn't surprise anyone, he was an outstanding manager before he got there.
“He's done an outstanding job and another cautionary tale about writing people off because when he was at Arsenal, people were quick to be dismissive of him.
“Lots of other people's memories have faded.”
Son returns!
12:25 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneIn a huge boost for Tottenham, captain Son Heung-min is with the squad for today’s game against Aston Villa.
In the dressing room 📸 pic.twitter.com/o88fgWDaP4
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) November 3, 2024
Unai Emery on Spurs
12:19 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneDespite the five-point gap between the two sides at the start of play, Aston Villa boss Unai Emery is wary of the threat posed by Tottenham.
“Tottenham is playing really very well. They deserve more points than they have now.
“They played on Wednesday against Manchester City at home and they played with a lot of players who are going to play on Sunday.
“It is a very difficult match. The style they have is so, so strong. They have, individually, very good players.”
Arrival
12:13 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneThe Tottenham squad have arrived ahead of the big game.
Arrived in style 😎 pic.twitter.com/t3v5FOdCqN
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) November 3, 2024
Tottenham incentive
12:08 , Tashan Deniran-AlleyneTottenham start the day in 10th but victory will lift them up to 7th - above Brighton by virtue of a superior goal difference.
Head to head history and results
Tottenham wins: 78
Draws: 36
Aston Villa wins: 60
Prediction
12:00 , Giuseppe MuroSpurs are up against it here. Villa are one of the form teams in the division and have the firepower to punish a leaky Spurs defence, which has just been made weaker with the expected absence of Van de Ven.
Spurs won 4-0 at Villa Park last season, in one of the most eyecatching results of Ange Postecoglou’s first season in charge, but that ended a run of three defeats against Villa, two of which came at home. That trend should continue on Sunday.
Aston Villa to win, 3-1.
Aston Villa team news
11:53 , Giuseppe MuroRoss Barkley is out for a couple of weeks because of a minor injury.
The midfielder is Villa's only absentee.
Tottenham team news
11:47 , Giuseppe MuroTottenham are set to welcome back captain Heung-min Son.
Son has missed three of the last four Premier League games, including last weekend’s 1-0 defeat at Crystal Palace.
But Postecoglou said on Friday: “Sonny has sort of trained today. If he gets through training tomorrow [Saturday], he should be okay.”
Micky van de Ven is expected to be out until the November international break with the hamstring injury that forced him off in Wednesday’s 2-1 Carabao Cup victory over Manchester City. Radu Dragusin is expected to be handed a run of games in his place.
“The boys worked out the other night,” Postecoglou said, referring to Wednesday.
“The main one out of that is Micky. He has strained a hamstring. It is not too serious, but probably after the international break for him.
“The other ones who are a bit sore [are Cristian] Romero and [Timo] Werner. But at the moment there is still a chance for the weekend.”
How to watch
11:41 , Giuseppe MuroTV channel: The game will be broadcast on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra HDR.
Live stream: Subscribers will be able to watch on a live stream via the Sky Go app.
Good afternoon!
11:40 , Giuseppe MuroHello and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Tottenham vs Aston Villa!
It’s a huge clash in the Premier League, as Spurs bid to build on Wednesday’s Carabao Cup win over Manchester City and boost their top-four hopes.
We’ll have all the latest updates, build-up and team news ahead of kick-off, which comes at 2pm GMT from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
