Tottenham Hotspur return to Premier League action at home to Aston Villa this Saturday needing a victory to kickstart their season. The club sits 17th in the table with just two points from their opening four games, a position that sharpens the focus on this fixture at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Spurs' form has been a concern, with no wins in the league since the opening day. Their most recent outing was a 3-1 defeat away to Liverpool last Sunday, where Conor Gallagher scored a second-half consolation. Before that, they were held to goalless draws by Everton and Nottingham Forest, following a home loss to Newcastle. The only bright spot in the last five matches was a 5-1 Carabao Cup win over Charlton Athletic.
Opponent form
Aston Villa arrive in north London also looking to climb the table from 19th place. Their form has been mixed, with a 3-1 win at Coventry last time out preceded by a home defeat to Nottingham Forest. They also secured a European victory away at Club Brugge earlier this month. The last meeting between these sides in January saw Villa leave with a 2-1 win, a result Spurs will be keen to avenge.
Team news
Roberto De Zerbi is expected to assess his squad after the trip to Anfield. The starting lineup against Liverpool featured a back four of Destiny Udogie, Micky van de Ven, Tosin Adarabioyo and Archie Gray, with Rodrigo Bentancur and Lucas Bergvall in midfield. The attacking trio of Mohammed Kudus, Conor Gallagher and Mathys Tel supported striker Omar Marmoush. Any changes will likely aim to add more cutting edge in the final third.
A win against Villa would provide vital momentum ahead of a demanding schedule. Supporters can check the full list of upcoming games on the club's fixtures page, while the current standings show the scale of the task ahead. The match kicks off at 12:30 BST on Saturday.
