After a favourable result yesterday, Tottenham can boost their hopes of preserving their Premier League status when they take on Champions League-chasing Aston Villa this evening. Spurs won their first league game of 2026 last weekend and know if they can follow that up with another victory in the Midlands, the reward will be to climb out of the bottom three after West Ham were heavily beaten by Brentford.
Tottenham have lost both games against Villa this season - both of which at home - and their task at Villa Park has been made all the more difficult with Xavi Simons and Dominic Solanke being added to an already lengthy injury list. However, Roberto De Zerbi is set to welcome Destiny Udogie and Pape Matar Sarr back as he plots a key win in the relegation battle.
Villa's upcoming Europa League semi-final second leg may prove a factor, though Unai Emery's side know they can all-but confirm a top-five finish with a win. Follow the game LIVE below with our dedicated match blog, featuring expert insight and analysis from Sam Tabuteau.