Tottenham Hotspur finally have a win in 2026; and with West Ham’s loss to Brentford earlier in the weekend, Spurs’ chances of avoiding relegation are somehow once more within their own… boots? Their only obstacle (for this week at least): Aston Villa.
Villa and Spurs are at opposite ends of the table, with the Birmingham club in fifth. On paper, it seems a tough ask for a Spurs side that has floundered all season; but there’s some additional context to this matchup. This fixture falls between two Europa League semifinal legs, the first of which Villa lost to Nottingham Forest, and Unai Emery will therefore have one eye on that upcoming tie. That could very well mean a weakened Villa XI takes the pitch, with European success a potential priority.
Unfortunately, Spurs are already sporting a weakened squad of their own, losing even more players to injury in the win against Wolves. There is, though, a glimmer of hope, as rumors have abounded this week that James Maddison could be nearing a return to the pitch. Could he play savior in Spurs’ survival?
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Aston Villa vs. Tottenham Hotspur
Villa Park, Birmingham, UK
Sunday, May 3, 2026
Time: 2:00 p.m. ET, 7:00 p.m. UK
TV: USA Network, TNT Sports 1 (UK). Check international listings at livesoccertv.com
Streaming: Unavailable
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