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Extended HLs: Burnley v. Tottenham Hotspur MWK 23  NBC Sports

Tottenham Hotspur grabbed a point late on at Burnley but Thomas Frank is still in serious trouble as their manager.

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This time they took the lead at Burnley but were 2-1 down heading into the 90th minute. Then captain Cristian Romero equalized to snatch a point.

But Spurs fans in the away end turned against Frank in the second half with several chants lambasting his style of play and record at the north London club. To put it politely...

Below is the latest Thomas Frank reaction on yet another poor day for Spurs, as they sit eight points above the relegation zone and six points from the top four.

Thomas Frank reaction

General thoughts on the game: “I think it was a very good first half,” Frank told BBC Match of the Day. “Except from the last shot it was a first half we dominated. Created chances, scoring a goal, should have scored a second one and then we are out of sight and we can never, ever concede that goal just before half time. Then we went out in the second half and there was a little bit more back and forth, we were not as much on top, I don’t think we dealt well enough with that spell. Then we concede another bad goal. Can never concede those. Should never be that open. I think we had a strong end with strong character. We had a lot of offensive subs and go to get the equalizer and we had three or four very big chances, score on one of them, but this is a game where we create a lot of things, do more than enough to win the game. Just didn’t defend well enough in two situations... My thing today, we created a lot of chances, that has sometimes been a little bit the problem, but today we did that. Normally we’ve been quite strong defensively but we can never concede the two goals.”

On Dubravka being in fine form in goal for Burnley: “Yeah, he had a fantastic game. With some fantastic saves. Of course praise to him.”

On being important to focus on the character to get something when being 2-1 down late on: “I think it is very important to focus on how we started the game. The first half was really good. We came here, boom, on top of it. Created chances, getting up 1-0, could have scored one, didn’t. And then it is very important to focus on how strongly we ended with the character and keep fighting until the end. That is good. Then we need to improve the bit in the middle.”

On only having two wins in 14 league games and the noise being cranked up: “I know but you can’t say that we didn’t do everything we could to win. We just need to keep improving.”

On if it is a time for calm heads: “I think so. I think it’s the only way it can be. Calm heads. Carry on. Keep doing what we think is the right thing. No doubt about that and you can see the game today, we do more than enough to win the game. So we need to defend better in two situations and of course score a goal more and that could have been the difference when you’re up 1-0.”

On if he feels they are getting closer to getting victories: “Yeah, I think we do a lot of things right today again,” Frank told Sky Sports in the UK. “So of course it is frustrating to stand here only getting one point where we did more than enough and especially the first half we should be out of sight. But that is football.”

On the goalscoring ability of his center backs: “Big praise to Micky and Cuti for scoring the goals. They do very, very well there. Also highlights a little bit that we need to get goals from other angles as well.”

Tottenham Hotspur rescued a point at Burnley on Saturday as Cristian Romero’s 90th-minute header grabbed a 2-2 draw.

But the pressure is far from off Thomas Frank as Spurs have won just two of their last 14 Premier League games.

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Spurs took a deserved lead through Micky van de Ven’s strike in the first half, but right on half time Axel Tuanzebe made it 1-1. Martin Dubravka made a string of fine saves throughout, then Burnley took the lead through Lyle Foster.

But Romero popped up late on to grab a point, which neither team will be happy with.

With the draw Burnley move on to 15 points and remain in the relegation zone and running out of time. Spurs are on 28 points.

Spurs’ lack of belief under Frank sums up their struggles

Yes, they scrambled to grab a draw and that could be something moving forward. But Spurs still lacked belief throughout this game. Despite Martin Dubravka pulling off some stunning saves, you never felt like Spurs’ players believed they would score. There was more creativity and purpose about Spurs’ play than for most of this season, but they looked extremely vulnerable on the counter in the second half and conceded two poor goals. That is nothing new under Frank and the bags under his eyes and the way he trudged off the pitch in front of the Spurs fans who had been chanting for him to be fired for most of the second half said it all. Frank is in a very tough moment and his players just don’t seem to believe in what he is asking them to do. They were lucky to leave Burnley, who are now 14 games without a win in the Premier League, with a draw on Saturday.

What’s next?

Burnley head to Sunderland on Monday, February 2. Spurs host Man City on Sunday, February 1.

Burnley vs Tottenham Hotspur score: 2-2

Tuanzebe 45+1', Foster 76'; Van de Ven 38', Romero 90'

Burnley vs Tottenham Hotspur live updates! — By Joe Prince-Wright

Romero heads home!

Spurs equalize in the 90th minute with a wonderful header from Romero. Yet another goal from a center back for Spurs. Five minutes of stoppage time to go too!

Simons smashes the crossbar!

So close to a late equalizer for Spurs as Simons smashes the bar.

Dubravka makes another fine stop to deny Tel!

A great cross to the back post finds sub Mathys Tel and he does so well to direct his effort on target. It looks destined to go in but somehow Dubravka claws it away. Wow.

Foster has Burnley ahead!

Anthony plays in Foster and his first effort is saved but comes straight back to him and Udogie can’t keep it out. Burnley’s sub has them ahead!

Spence denied this time

Dubravka saves down low to deny Spence. Spurs are pushing so many players forward and Burnley look very dangerous on the counter now.

Broja denied by Vicario

With Spurs pouring forward, Burnley hit them on the break. The ball over the top finds Broja and he’s in but Vicario denies him twice. The offside flag then goes up but Vicario is down hurt. He’s up now. That was a tight offside call.

Dubravka with another big save

Simons clips in a cross and Solanke’s header from close range is saved really well by Dubravka. Really open game at Turf Moor.

Brilliant block from Van de Ven

Excellent play from Burnley as Broja is in but Micky van de Ven slides in at the perfect time to block Broja’s effort.

Burnley equalize against the run of play!

Right on half time Burnley are level. Kyle Walker whips in a great cross from the right and Axel Tuanzebe is totally unmarked as he finishes. Spurs have dominated the first half but Burnley are level and Thomas Frank will not be happy with that defending.

Van de Ven smashes home!

That goal was coming. A short corner sees the ball whipped in to the back post and Burnley can’t clear as Micky van de Ven smashes home with a clinical low finish. Spurs have scored more goals from corners (12) than any other Premier League team this season, and have the most goals from defenders (8) in the league too.

Dubravka denies Gallagher!

The corner comes in and Dubravka makes two fine saves, including one from Gallagher. Spurs are pushing hard to take the lead before half time.

Odobert denied by Dubravka

What a stop by Martin Dubravka! Odobert curls a beauty towards the far corner but Dubravka’s fingertip saves sees it go out for a corner.

Porro so close to an opener!

Pedro Porro whips a free kick up and over the wall from the edge of the box, but the ball flies inches wide. Moments later another free kick from Porro is up and over the wall but Dubravka pushes it away and there wasn’t as much pace on the second free kick.

Pires scores, but he’s clearly offside

Marcus Edwards with a nice dink into the box and Broja’s header towards the back post finds Lucas Pires as he taps home. But he’s clearly offside. Good play from Burnley.

Almost a goal for Spurs right away

Wow. Inside 30 seconds Spurs have a great chance to take the lead. A long ball forward drops over the head of Kyle Walker and he didn’t see Djed Spence behind him. He hooks the ball across goal but Burnley scramble it clear with Solanke lurking. Great direct start from Thomas Frank’s side.

Burnley lineup

Dubravka; Tuanzebe, Esteve, Humphreys; Walker, Florentino, Ugochukwu, Pires; Edwards, Broja, Anthony

Tottenham Hotspur lineup

Vicario; Danso, Romero, Van de Ven; Porro, Gallagher, Bissouma, Spence; Odobert, Xavi; Solanke

Burnley team news, focus

Josh Cullen is out for the season which is a huge blow as he is the captain and heartbeat of this Burnley side from midfield. Zian Flemming could be fit to return and give Parker another option up top. Burnley will look to keep it tight and pounce on the counter.

Tottenham Hotspur team news, focus

Spurs are without Dejan Kulusevski, James Maddison, Richarlison and Mohammed Kudus as their attacking options remain limited. Having Dominic Solanke back fit and leading the line is a huge help though. But Ben Davies and Lucas Bergvall have also gone done with injuries recently as Frank is using the versatility of the players he has available impressively.

Burnley vs Tottenham Hotspur preview

Spurs secured a huge midweek Champions League win against Borussia Dortmund, as they’re in the top eight of the table with one game to go. Frank has seen some of the pressure ease on him, for now, but there’s no way Spurs can lose this game at Burnley and make it three defeats on the spin in the league.

Burnley haven’t won any of their last 13 Premier League games and have lost nine of those, but they have picked up impressive draws against Manchester United and Liverpool in their last two outings. However, Scott Parker’s side are still in the relegation zone and eight points from safety with games running out.

Burnley vs Tottenham Hotspur prediction

This feels like Spurs will be full of confidence and get the win they need to kick on from here. Burnley 0-2 Tottenham Hotspur.

Tottenham Hotspur are going backwards under Frank  NBC Sports

Beleaguered Thomas Frank leads his struggling Tottenham Hotspur side against Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday in a simply massive game for his future as Spurs boss.

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Following their shock 2-1 home defeat to West Ham on Saturday, Frank is under serious pressure with just two wins from their last 13 Premier League games. He has taken training ahead of this game but reports suggest Spurs’ hierarchy are considering Frank’s future given the poor results since he took over in the summer. Frank knew this job would be difficult but the lack of creativity at one end and huge mistakes at the other are adding up to a sorry state of affairs. But all of that aside, Spurs still have a chance to finish in the top eight of the Champions League and are level on points with Dortmund (11) as this competition has provided some solace for Frank.

After a tough couple of years Dortmund have rebuilt strongly under Niko Kovac. They have lost just once all season in the Bundesliga and in Serhou Guirassy they have a clinical forward who leads the line so well and there are so many talented attackers buzzing around underneath him. They have been involved in some incredibly high-scoring games in the Champions League and are the joint-highest scorers in the competition this season with 19 goals in six games.

For live updates and highlights throughout Tottenham Hotspur vs Borussia Dortmund, check out PST’s live blog coverage below.

How to watch Tottenham Hotspur vs Borussia Dortmund live, stream link and start time

Kick off time: 3pm ET Tuesday (January 20)

Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium — North London

TV Channel/Streaming: Paramount+

Tottenham Hotspur team news, focus

Injuries are once again adding up as Dejan Kulusevski, James Maddison, Rodrigo Bentancur, Ben Davies, Richarlison and Mohammed Kudus are all out. Joao Palhinha, Xavi Simons and Archie Gray are all struggling too, while Dominic Solanke’s return from long-term injury was the only positive from a poor display against West Ham at the weekend. Frank has tried to be pragmatic as Spurs boss but it isn’t working. Perhaps his best chance of success is to just open up and go for it?

Borussia Dortmund team news, focus

Kovac has Guirassy leading the line and Julian Brandt, Karim Adeyimi and Felix Nmecha all chipping in with goals. Marcel Sabitzer is tasked with controlling things in midfield but he’s out injured. Anyway, Dortmund will hope to cause chaos with balls directly up to Guirassy and then feast on Spurs’ defensive problems.

Tottenham Hotspur vs Borussia Dortmund prediction

Beleaguered Thomas Frank leads his struggling Tottenham Hotspur side against Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday in a simply massive game for his future as Spurs boss.

MORE — Latest Champions League table

Following their shock 2-1 home defeat to West Ham on Saturday, Frank is under serious pressure with just two wins from their last 13 Premier League games. He has taken training ahead of this game but reports suggest Spurs’ hierarchy are considering Frank’s future given the poor results since he took over in the summer. Frank knew this job would be difficult but the lack of creativity at one end and huge mistakes at the other are adding up to a sorry state of affairs. But all of that aside, Spurs still have a chance to finish in the top eight of the Champions League and are level on points with Dortmund (11) as this competition has provided some solace for Frank.

After a tough couple of years Dortmund have rebuilt strongly under Niko Kovac. They have lost just once all season in the Bundesliga and in Serhou Guirassy they have a clinical forward who leads the line so well and there are so many talented attackers buzzing around underneath him. They have been involved in some incredibly high-scoring games in the Champions League and are the joint-highest scorers in the competition this season with 19 goals in six games.

For live updates and highlights throughout Tottenham Hotspur vs Borussia Dortmund, check out PST’s live blog coverage below.

How to watch Tottenham Hotspur vs Borussia Dortmund live, stream link and start time

Kick off time: 3pm ET Tuesday (January 20)

Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium — North London

TV Channel/Streaming: Paramount+

Tottenham Hotspur team news, focus

Injuries are once again adding up as Dejan Kulusevski, James Maddison, Rodrigo Bentancur, Ben Davies, Richarlison and Mohammed Kudus are all out. Joao Palhinha, Xavi Simons and Archie Gray are all struggling too, while Dominic Solanke’s return from long-term injury was the only positive from a poor display against West Ham at the weekend. Frank has tried to be pragmatic as Spurs boss but it isn’t working. Perhaps his best chance of success is to just open up and go for it?

Borussia Dortmund team news, focus

Kovac has Guirassy leading the line and Julian Brandt, Karim Adeyimi and Felix Nmecha all chipping in with goals. Marcel Sabitzer is tasked with controlling things in midfield but Dortmund will hope to cause chaos with balls directly up to Guirassy and then feast on Spurs’ defensive problems.

Tottenham Hotspur vs Borussia Dortmund prediction

There’s no other way to say it: Thomas Frank’s Tottenham Hotspur is an utter shambles after losing to relegation-threatened West Ham at home on Saturday.

SPURS 1-2 WEST HAM — Video highlights & recap

Below is the latest Thomas Frank reaction, speaking after Spurs hit a new low in a season chock-full of them.

Thomas Frank reaction — What did Spurs boss say after disgraceful defeat to West Ham?

On pushing for a winner, then conceding it: “It seems like we’ve seen that before — against Bournemouth where we do very well second half, get the equalizer and pushing for the winner, on top of the game, having chances, not getting over the line, and then switching off in the last moment of the game.”

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“I think we started well the first 15 minutes, then we go 1-0 down. After that, I felt we rushed it too much, we gave the ball way too much the [rest] of the first half. I think halftime helped, the boys pushed and did everything right, equalized and created chances. Of course, super disappointing that we lose in the last minute of the game. … If we can’t win, we need to get the draw.”

On what he said at halftime: “We talked about a little tweak in the build-ups. … Also, [being] a little more calm, a few more passes, don’t rush it. If you can’t win it high, get under, wait for the moment and then go again. I think they did everything right.”

On Spurs’ struggle defending set pieces and aerial balls, leading to the winner: “It’s probably our worst game defending set pieces. We’ve been exceptional the whole year. I also think we didn’t have the same height and physicality compared to West Ham — a little bit because of personnel and what’s available. Of course, we need to do better, we need to compete.”

Spurs captain Cristian Romero, on another home defeat

“I this moment, we need to stay together and work hard tomorrow on the training ground. Honestly, [it’s] a disastrous moment for us. Thank you, fans, for always staying with us.”

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Two London sides desperate for a win clash Saturday in North London when Spurs host West Ham at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

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For live updates and highlights throughout Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham, check out PST’s live blog coverage below.

Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham live updates - by Andy Edwards

Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham live score: 1-1

Goalscorers: Crysencio Summerville (15'), Cristian Romero (64')

GOAL! Spurs 1-1 West Ham: Romero thumps a header past Areola (64')

GOAL! Spurs 0-1 West Ham: Summerville cuts inside and scores off Van de Ven’s backside (15')

Spurs starting lineup

Vicario - Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Davies - Gray, Gallagher, Simons - Odobert, Tel, Kolo Muani

West Ham starting lineup

Areola - Wan-Bissaka, Mavropanos, Todibo, Scarles - Soucek, Fernandes, Pablo - Bowen, Summerville, Castellanos

How to watch Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham live, stream link and start time

Kick off time: 10am ET Saturday

Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium — North London

TV Channel: Peacock

Streaming: Stream live on Peacock

Spurs have lost four-straight games across all competitions following last weekend’s 2-1 FA Cup loss to Aston Villa, and the previous three matches weren’t exactly a murderers’ row for Thomas Frank’s men. Draws with Brentford — who have been in good form despite Frank’s exit this summer — and Sunderland were joined by a loss to Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium in Week 21. The results leave Spurs in 14th place with 27 points, three points off the top half of the table and six away from sixth-place Newcastle United.

West Ham head to North London without a win in their last 10 Premier League matches, leaving Nuno Espirito Santo and his men seven points behind 17th-place Nottingham Forest with 14 points. Spurs blasted West Ham 3-0 in the reverse fixture with all of the goals coming in the second half, two of those coming after Tomas Soucek was shown a straight red card in the 54th minute.

Tottenham Hotspur team news, focus

OUT: Rodrigo Bentancur (thigh), Richarlison (hamstring), Mohammed Kudus (groin), Pape Matar Sarr (international duty - AFCON), Lucas Bergvall (undisclosed), Rodrigo Bentancur (hamstring), Dejan Kulusevski (knee), Yves Bissouma (international duty - AFCON), James Maddison (torn ACL - MORE)

West Ham team news, focus

OUT: Konstantinos Mavropanos (neck), Lukasz Fabianski (back), Malick Diouf (international duty - AFCON)

Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham prediction

Aston Villa easily built a 2-0 halftime lead on Spurs then had to hold on for a 2-1 win at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the FA Cup third round on Saturday.

Spurs were sent off the pitch by boos after 45 minutes when Emiliano Buendia and Morgan Rogers put the finishing touches on too-easy team goals for the visitors.

MORE — FA Cup 3rd round schedule & results

Spurs fought well in the second half, pulling a goal back through Wilson Odobert in the 54th minute, but ultimately couldn’t find the goal to force extra time.

Villa out-attempted Spurs 17-13 on the day while keeping 60% of the ball. They also put eight shots on target in the game while Tottenham Hotspur managed five.

Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa final score: 1-2

Emiliano Buendia 22', Morgan Rogers 45+3', Wilson Odobert 54'

Skirmish at the whistle!

It’s over in favor of Villa but the turmoil continues as Joao Palhinha needs to be separated Morgan Rogers.

Unsavory scenes to be sure.

Wilson Odobert goal — Spurs 1-2 Villa

Kolo Muani does so well with a physical takeaway in midfield, turning the ball up field.

He drives toward the box and finds Wilson Odobert on the right, with the ex-Burnley man blasting home.

Morgan Rogers goal — Spurs 0-2 Villa

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium rains more than a few boos down on their team, and their defenders are the focus.

Mathys Tel gives the ballaway on the left flank and then johs back while Malen gets the ball in the corner,

He drives inside to find Buendia, who flicks to Rogers for a fine finish.

Really poor from Spurs.

Randal Kolo Muani offside goal

Xavi Simons is the straw that stirs’ Spurs drink these days, and he’s sent Randal Kolo Muani behind the line.

The striker delivers a fine finish but was a half-yard offside.

Still 1-0 to the visitors into the 42nd minute.

Emiliano Buendia goal — Spurs 0-1 Villa

It’s a training drill.

Villa cut right through the middle of Spurs, with John McGinn turning a final third entry to Donyell Malen.

The Dutchman reverses to a blazing Emiliano Buendia, who buries his chance in the near post roof.

Spurs fans will not be pleased with that.

Tottenham Hotspur lineup

Vicario, Porro, Danso, Van de Ven, Davies, Gray, Palhinha, Odobert, Simons, Tel, Richarlison

Aston Villa lineup

Bizot, Cash, Konsa, Torres, Maatsen, Bogarde, Kamara, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, Malen

Spurs vs Aston Villa preview — by Andy Edwards

Aston Villa trail Premier League leaders Arsenal by just six points with 17 games left to play — hardly an insurmountable hill to climb — but the FA Cup represents the best chance for Unai Emery’s side to win a trophy this season, beginning with the premier tie of the third round on Saturday, away to struggling Tottenham Hotspur.

Spurs are once again languishing down in the bottom half of the table (14th) with Thomas Frank the latest head coach to come under intense scrutiny, but he might just fancy a cup run to get the fans back onside and buy himself a bit more time. The two sides met back in late October and it was Villa who came out on top, away from home, after Morgan Rogers and Emiliano Buendia each scored to complete a comeback and 2-1 victory. Since then, Spurs have lost twice as many PL games (6) as they have won (3) and are 16th in the form table, 15 places and 18 points behind Aston Villa (1st - 31 points).

Spurs team news, focus

OUT: Mohammed Kudus (groin), Pape Matar Sarr (international duty - AFCON), Lucas Bergvall (undisclosed), Rodrigo Bentancur (hamstring), Dejan Kulusevski (knee), Dominic Solanke (ankle), Yves Bissouma (international duty - AFCON), James Maddison (torn ACL - MORE) | QUESIONABLE: Destiny Udogie (hamstring)

Aston Villa team news, focus

OUT: Amadou Onana (unspecified), Evann Guessand (international duty - AFCON), Ross Barkley (unspecified) | QUESTIONABLE: Tyrone Mings (hamstring), Emiliano Martinez (calf)

Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa prediction

If the contrast in form isn’t enough to sway you, let the injury/international duty list do the rest. Spurs’ inability to create (or finish) scoring chances makes them nearly impossible to pick at this point. Spurs 1-3 Aston Villa.

How to watch Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa live, stream link and start time

Kick off time: 12:45 pm ET, Saturday

Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Aston Villa trail Premier League leaders Arsenal by just six points with 17 games left to play — hardly an insurmountable hill to climb — but the FA Cup represents the best chance for Unai Emery’s side to win a trophy this season, beginning with the premier tie of the third round on Saturday, away to struggling Tottenham Hotspur.

MORE — FA Cup 3rd round schedule & results

For live updates and highlights throughout Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa in the FA Cup third round, check out PST’s live blog coverage below.

How to watch Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa live, stream link and start time

Kick off time: 12:45 pm ET, Saturday

Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Streaming: ESPN+

Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa live updates, score: 0-2

Emiliano Buendia 22', Morgan Rogers

Morgan Rogers goal — Spurs 2-0 Villa

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium rains more than a few boos down on their team, and their defenders are the focus.

Mathys Tel gives the ballaway on the left flank and then johs back while Malen gets the ball in the corner,

He drives inside to find Buendia, who flicks to Rogers for a fine finish.

Really poor from Spurs.

Randal Kolo Muani offside goal

Xavi Simons is the straw that stirs’ Spurs drink these days, and he’s sent Randal Kolo Muani behind the line.

The striker delivers a fine finish but was a half-yard offside.

Still 1-0 to the visitors into the 42nd minute.

Emiliano Buendia goal — Spurs 0-1 Villa

It’s a training drill.

Villa cut right through the middle of Spurs, with John McGinn turning a final third entry to Donyell Malen.

The Dutchman reverses to a blazing Emiliano Buendia, who buries his chance in the near post roof.

Spurs fans will not be pleased with that.

Tottenham Hotspur lineup

Vicario, Porro, Danso, Van de Ven, Davies, Gray, Palhinha, Odobert, Simons, Tel, Richarlison

Aston Villa lineup

Bizot, Cash, Konsa, Torres, Maatsen, Bogarde, Kamara, McGinn, Rogers, Buendia, Malen

Spurs vs Aston Villa preview — by Andy Edwards

Aston Villa trail Premier League leaders Arsenal by just six points with 17 games left to play — hardly an insurmountable hill to climb — but the FA Cup represents the best chance for Unai Emery’s side to win a trophy this season, beginning with the premier tie of the third round on Saturday, away to struggling Tottenham Hotspur.

Spurs are once again languishing down in the bottom half of the table (14th) with Thomas Frank the latest head coach to come under intense scrutiny, but he might just fancy a cup run to get the fans back onside and buy himself a bit more time. The two sides met back in late October and it was Villa who came out on top, away from home, after Morgan Rogers and Emiliano Buendia each scored to complete a comeback and 2-1 victory. Since then, Spurs have lost twice as many PL games (6) as they have won (3) and are 16th in the form table, 15 places and 18 points behind Aston Villa (1st - 31 points).

Spurs team news, focus

OUT: Mohammed Kudus (groin), Pape Matar Sarr (international duty - AFCON), Lucas Bergvall (undisclosed), Rodrigo Bentancur (hamstring), Dejan Kulusevski (knee), Dominic Solanke (ankle), Yves Bissouma (international duty - AFCON), James Maddison (torn ACL - MORE) | QUESIONABLE: Destiny Udogie (hamstring)

Aston Villa team news, focus

OUT: Amadou Onana (unspecified), Evann Guessand (international duty - AFCON), Ross Barkley (unspecified) | QUESTIONABLE: Tyrone Mings (hamstring), Emiliano Martinez (calf)

Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa prediction