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Roberto De Zerbi has now provided a Tottenham Hotspur injury update ahead of their Premier League clash with Aston Villa.

The battle for Premier League survival could take a major turn this weekend as Tottenham Hotspur and their relegation rivals face sides gunning for European places.

Spurs travel to face Aston Villa at Villa Park, Nottingham Forest take on Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, while West Ham United clash with Brentford at the Gtech Stadium.

A victory for Tottenham could well see them leapfrog West Ham United and move into 17th, that is, of course, if the Hammers fail to secure all three points themselves.

While wins for West Ham and Forest, coupled with a Spurs defeat, could see their relegation rivals pull further clear of the bottom three with three games to spare.

Nonetheless, Spurs do have a strong record against Aston Villa at Villa Park, which bodes well for their chances of securing victory as they hope results elsewhere go their way.

Roberto De Zerbi, however, will have to secure victory without several of his key players, with injuries in north London only compounding.

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An injury list that was once down to five players has since doubled in a week, with 11 players now set to miss the trip to Villa Park.

Xavi Simons, who did his ACL in the game against Wolves, is now set to miss the rest of the season as well as the World Cup, with a return pencilled in for 2027.

Dominic Solanke also looked to have picked up a muscular injury in the same game, one that saw the forward substituted off before half-time.

The pair now join Mohammed Kudus, Wilson Odobert, Pape Matar Sarr, Ben Davies and Cristian Romero as players sidelined and unavailable.

Spurs fans will have been hoping to welcome back both Destiny Udogie and Guglielmo Vicario this weekend as they travel to face Aston Villa.

De Zerbi has now provided an injury update on his Tottenham squad, speaking to the club’s official channels. He revealed that Vicario is still not fit enough to return to the squad, while Solanke misses out on Sunday with a hamstring problem, although it is unknown how long this will keep him out.

In better news, Destiny Udogie could make his return to the team against Villa, while De Zerbi insists that Maddison ‘can be important’ still during the run-in.

Aston Villa have suffered a significant injury blow ahead of their clash against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.

With Roberto De Zerbi’s men trailing 17th-place West Ham by two points, they will see their trip to Villa as a must-win game in their quest to stay in the Premier League.

The Lilywhites picked up a crucial away win against Wolves last weekend, and they will be looking to emerge victorious again from their return to the Midlands.

As has been the case for much of the season, Tottenham have a long list of injury absentees for the key clash, but their opponents could also be without one of their most important players.

Amadou Onana is a doubt for Aston Villa against Tottenham

Aston Villa went down 1-0 in the first leg of the Europa League semifinal away at the City Ground on Thursday, and they also suffered a big blow in the process.

Key midfielder Amadou Onana was forced off with an injury in the first period, and appears to be a doubt to face Spurs on Sunday.

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Speaking after the game, Unai Emery said about Onana (via The Standard): “In the first half, he was telling us he was feeling something in his calf, but in another leg. I don’t know how he’s going to recover. Hopefully, in a few days, he can recover. But of course, we must be careful with him as well.”

Spurs play Villa at the perfect time

Emery’s men are on course to finish in the top five and qualify for the Champions League, and their primary focus would thus be on the Europa League semifinals.

Given the importance of the second leg for a club that has gone 30 years without a trophy, one would expect Emery to rotate his side to keep some key players fresh for next Thursday.

Tottenham may thus have an opportunity to steal three points against a side which may not want the result as badly as they do at Villa Park.

Tottenham youngster Alfie Devine is continuing to go from strength to strength on loan at Preston North End, with the attacking midfielder sending a clear message to his parent club with his performances.

This season was billed as a make-or-break one for Devine’s future at Tottenham, which was understandable, given that the 21-year-old had failed to live up to expectations in his last couple of loan spells.

However, the attacking midfielder has made the number 10 role at Preston his own and has showcased just why he is rated so highly by many at Hotspur Way.

Devine has already been scouted by the likes of Celtic ahead of the summer, and the youngster’s stock continues to rise in light of his form in the Championship.

Tottenham starlet Alfie Devine picks up three assists in two matches

Devine was once again the standout performer for Preston in their 2-1 defeat at Birmingham last Wednesday night and their 3-2 win over Sheffield United last weekend.

The 21-year-old set up his side’s only goal against Blues before creating another two goals in the win over the Blades.

That means that Devine now has eight goals and eight assists this season across 47 matches across all competitions this term.

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The Tottenham decision-makers will certainly be taking note of the attacking midfielder’s fine form ahead of his return to North London in the summer.

Devine hailed for his maturity at Preston

The Spurs youngster was given a rating of 8.5 for his display against the Blades on Saturday by Lancashire Post, with the outlet also praising the midfielder for his maturity and discipline.

They wrote about Devine’s latest performance: “A mature, disciplined display alongside Thompson. Kept it simple on the ball and did the ugly stuff off it. Two assists.”

Tottenham’s 2008 League Cup winning-defender Pascal Chimbonda has a shot at predicting Spurs and West Ham’s remaining fixtures in a nailbiting relegation scrap.

Tottenham Hotspur are potentially facing the four biggest games in the history. Facing relegation, two points off safety behind West Ham United, their run in can either preserve the status quo and give the Tottenham leadership a chance to right their management wrongs… or send the club into a spiral of issues resulting from losing Premier League status.

Few seem to be batting for Tottenham right now, so Spurs fans could find some light in the predictions of Pascal Chimbonda, the retired right-back who started in Spurs’ 2-1 League Cup final victory against Chelsea (as well as in the famous 5-1 thrashing of Arsenal we delt out at the old Lane earlier that year).

The French right back, who’s most recently been coaching non-league side Skelmersdale United, gave us his exclusive prediction for the upcoming fixtures for both Spurs and West Ham.

So how does Chimbonda expects this tail end of the season to play out?

Tottenham can expect trouble at Villa Park

Spurs fans won’t be happy to hear that Chimbonda has Tottenham losing away to Villa next week by two goals to one.

A big European clash awaits Aston Villa where the East Midlands team will try to overturn a one goal deficit to Nottingham Forest, just a few days after Spurs play at Villa Park.

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This and with possible absences to crucial Villa players in Kamara and Onana, had some hoping for a positive result against the Villans.

At least according to Chimbonda, West Ham aren’t winning either… He has Brentford beating West Ham at the Gtech by the same scoreline, 2-1.

While this result would at least keep the current two point gap between Spurs and their closest relegation rivals but would nonetheless require Spurs to win at least two games of their remaining three.

Here’s a quick reminder of what the remaining fixtures are for both teams.

What of the remaining run in?

Here’s how Chimbonda thinks this crucial run in will turn out.

A point at Stamford bridge and two wins from the two remaining home games would be the stuff of dreams for Spurs fans. A gain of 7 points would take them past the promised 40 point tally.

Meanwhile West Ham’s more difficult run of fixtures might be Tottenham’s saving grace here. With a visit from league leaders and to St. James’ Park still awaiting, Chimbonda has West Ham scrapeing no points until the last day of the season, their home game to Leeds.

If Pascal Chimbonda’s scenario was to play out, Spurs would secure Premier League safety on the last day of the season. Tottenham would finish on 41 points, while West Ham would have just 39.

Here’s to hoping Spurs don’t leave it that late…

Tottenham Hotspur head into a crucial clash against Aston Villa with major decisions to make, as injuries force Roberto De Zerbi into a rethink ahead of a defining fixture. We have now put together the ideal XI we want to see the Spurs boss deploy against Villa.

The clash between Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa is a crucial one for Spurs, like the rest of the Premier League games still to come.

Victory in these games will give Spurs a strong chance of avoiding relegation and securing their Premier League status after what has been a difficult campaign thus far.

However, for the first time since Roberto De Zerbi took charge of the north London club, the Italian will have to make significant changes to his Tottenham XI as he searches for a result at Villa Park.

That is because Xavi Simons and Dominic Solanke have now joined Mohammed Kudus and Cristian Romero on the sidelines, players De Zerbi was looking to rely on in the final weeks of the season.

Of course, these are not the only players missing for this weekend’s clash against Aston Villa, with a staggering 11 Spurs stars set to be unavailable.

While we have attempted to predict how Roberto De Zerbi will line up on Sunday against Villa, we have now also put together the ideal Tottenham XI we would rather see this weekend.

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Tottenham XI vs Aston Villa prediction as injuries force changes

Starting in goal, Guglielmo Vicario is nearing a return and could be in contention for this weekend’s game following his hernia surgery over a month ago.

The temptation for De Zerbi to include the Italian in the starting XI might be high, but it could be better if Spurs stick with Antonin Kinsky, who has barely put a foot wrong since deputising for Vicario.

His calmness on the ball and shot-stopping have been good enough, so there is little need to change that now.

In front of the Czech international, we expect a change to the back four that featured in Tottenham’s maiden win of 2026 at Molineux.

Pedro Porro’s creativity is crucial, while the composure of Kevin Danso and the pace of Micky van de Ven will be key against Villa.

At left-back, however, we expect Destiny Udogie to come in for Djed Spence if fit after a muscular issue, with De Zerbi previously confirming that Udogie’s injury was not serious.

Spurs attack selection key against Aston Villa

In midfield, there is a strong case for the stability and composure that Rodrigo Bentancur and Yves Bissouma bring.

Since starting together against Brighton, they have looked solid, and their experience could be vital again.

However, in the number ten role, a change could be needed, with Lucas Bergvall offering more creativity than Conor Gallagher, who has provided energy and pressing but limited attacking output.

Further forward, changes feel inevitable. It may be time for De Zerbi to turn to youth, with Tynan Thompson an option to help Spurs navigate their injury crisis.

While Randal Kolo Muani has struggled on the right, the manager has continued to back him, but at this stage of the season, output is key.

Thompson has scored 13 goals at youth level and, although he has not featured in the senior Tottenham squad this term, he could offer a natural wide option.

In the centre-forward role, Richarlison could replace Dominic Solanke, while Mathys Tel may come in on the left in place of Xavi Simons, offering directness and the ability to create from wide areas.

Tottenham will hope to build on their first Premier League win last weekend when they face Aston Villa on Sunday as they battle to move out of the relegation spots.

For a brief moment, Spurs climbed out of the drop zone, but results elsewhere, namely a last-minute win for West Ham, ensured they would spend yet another week in danger.

Aston Villa, meanwhile, come into this one off the back of two 1-0 results of their own, though neither went their way. After being unable to respond to former Spurs man Ryan Sessegnon’s opener against Fulham, they also fell short in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final against Nottingham Forest, where a Chris Wood penalty proved decisive.

What time does Aston Villa vs Tottenham kick off?

Location: Birmingham, England

Stadium: Villa Park

Date: Sunday, 3 May 2026

Kick-off Time: 7 pm BST

Referee: Sam Barrott

VAR: Tony Harrington

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Aston Villa vs Tottenham: Head to head record

The two sides have already met twice this season at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Aston Villa came out 2-1 winners in the reverse Premier League fixture before repeating the same scoreline in the FA Cup third round.

Spurs are winless in their last four meetings against Villa, with their most recent victory coming in November 2024, when Ange Postecoglou’s side ran riot in a 4-1 win.

That result remains Tottenham’s only victory in their last nine meetings with Villa, with eight of those matches going in favour of the Midlands club.

Tottenham team news

The win at Wolves came at a cost for Tottenham, who lost both Dominic Solanke and Xavi Simons to injuries that are expected to keep them out for the remainder of the season.

They join an already lengthy list of absentees, including Cristian Romero, Dejan Kulusevski and Wilson Odobert.

There are also doubts surrounding Pape Matar Sarr, Destiny Udogie and Guglielmo Vicario heading into this fixture, with Roberto De Zerbi expected to provide further clarity closer to kick-off.

James Maddison will be part of the matchday squad yet again, although he may not feature on the pitch.

Aston Villa team news

Amadou Onana picked up a hamstring injury early in the second half against Nottingham Forest and will miss this fixture alongside Boubacar Kamara, the only other confirmed absentee.

Predicted line-ups

TOTTENHAM: Kinsky; Porro, Danso, Van de Ven, Spence; Bissouma, Bentancur, Gallagher; Kolo Muani, Richarlison, Tel.

ASTON VILLA: Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne; Tielemans, Luiz; Rogers, McGinn, Sancho; Watkins

Our prediction

Losing Xavi Simons is a huge blow for Tottenham, especially after his standout display against Brighton the week before last. It leaves a real lack of creativity in midfield, and at the moment, Spurs simply do not have many natural creators in those central areas.

That puts a lot of responsibility on Mathys Tel, who arguably comes closest to filling that creative void in the final third. We have also handed Pedro Porro a start on the right wing, largely because Spurs have struggled to generate chances from that side in recent weeks, with Souza and Spence slotting into the full-back roles behind him.

Villa’s biggest threat remains Morgan Rogers. He may have been quiet recently, but he knows he has to step up for a spot in England’s World Cup squad. Give him even half a yard near the box, and he has the technique to find the top corner. That means Antonin Kinsky, who was outstanding against Wolves, could be in for a busy evening once again.

De Zerbi’s start to life at Tottenham has been somewhat steady (one win, one draw and one defeat), but those performances have not fully reflected his attacking principles just yet. Against a Villa side that have consistently overperformed their expected goals, we feel this could be the game where those ideas begin to show.

Tottenham Hotspur may have seen their hopes of Premier League survival slightly boosted following a result in the Europa League between Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa.

Tottenham Hotspur’s fight for Premier League survival could very well go down to the wire, but that remains contingent on the North London side staying within touching distance of the clubs immediately above them.

At the moment, the battle to avoid the drop is being contested by Nottingham Forest, Leeds United, West Ham United and Spurs, as these are the sides for whom it remains mathematically possible to be relegated.

This week is definitely crucial for each side involved in the scrap, with Spurs facing Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest away to Chelsea, Leeds United taking on Burnley and West Ham United clashing with Brentford.

Every result across these fixtures will have a profound impact on the look of the bottom three by Sunday evening.

Daniel Farke’s side certainly appears to have the easier of the fixtures as they take on an already relegated Burnley side, whose manager has recently stepped down.

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Conversely, West Ham will have their work cut out against a Brentford team chasing a European spot, while Forest face a stern test against Chelsea, and Tottenham must be at their absolute best to secure a result in Birmingham.

However, Villa and Forest’s latest result in the Europa League could now serve as a boost for Spurs as we approach the business end of the Premier League season.

Tottenham may benefit as Aston Villa suffer Europa League defeat

Aston Villa’s defeat in their first-leg semi-final tie against Nottingham Forest in the Europa League could well prove to be the perfect result for Spurs heading into the weekend.

Unai Emery’s men are currently in a comfortable position in the Premier League, sitting eight points clear of sixth-placed Brighton and Hove Albion with only four games remaining, which more or less guarantees a Champions League berth.

Despite their strong league standing, there is no denying that securing silverware after a thirty-year wait would be the icing on the cake for Emery, who has done a superb job since taking charge of the club.

However, that ambition is now under threat after Nottingham Forest managed to secure a 1-0 victory in the first leg.

Unai Emery opted for a full-strength line-up in the encounter, starting key individuals including Ollie Watkins, Morgan Rogers, Pau Torres, Lucas Digne, Matty Cash and Ezri Konsa as he desperately chased a first-leg advantage.

This situation could now play directly into the hands of Spurs as they gear up to face a side dealing with the physical and mental strain of a demanding European outing only three days prior.

Emery will also have one eye on the return leg and may be tempted to field a slightly rotated side against Tottenham, which would theoretically make the task easier for the men under De Zerbi.

Spurs must be sharp from the first whistle to capitalise on any signs of fatigue and secure all three points in their pursuit of safety.

Spurs target Nottingham Forest gap as Roberto De Zerbi eyes Villa Park result

The historical record for Tottenham away at Villa Park is another significant bonus and one they can draw considerable confidence from as they prepare for the trip.

However, the Lilywhites cannot rely on their own performance alone and will need results elsewhere to go in their favour if they are to climb out of the relegation zone.

The ongoing involvement of Nottingham Forest in the Europa League could also work in the favour of Spurs, as the attention of the Tricky Trees is divided between domestic and continental commitments.

Vítor Pereira’s squad has exerted significant energy in Europe and could well struggle against a Chelsea side looking to finish their own season on a high.

Should they drop points this weekend and Spurs secure a victory, the gap between themselves and Forest would be reduced to just two points.

Following their meeting with Chelsea, the Tricky Tress will again face Aston Villa in the return leg before a tricky encounter with Newcastle United.

With movement at the bottom of the table looking increasingly likely, Spurs must be on guard to capitalise on any potential slip-ups from their relegation rivals during these final weeks.

Tottenham Hotspur could see their Premier League survival hopes receive a significant mathematical boost this weekend as data experts predict a difficult afternoon for their closest relegation rivals.

Tottenham Hotspur are set to continue their quest to beat the drop to the Championship this season when they take to the field on Sunday night at Villa Park.

Spurs find themselves in the bottom three of the Premier League table with four games left to play and know they must get results on the board if they are to leapfrog West Ham United and move out of the relegation places.

However, the Hammers are in strong form and have managed to stay above the dotted line in recent weeks, maintaining a two-point lead over Tottenham after a late winner against Everton last time out.

Tottenham handed boost as supercomputer predicts West Ham vs Brentford result

This weekend, West Ham United is set to take on Brentford away at the Gtech Community Stadium. The Bees sit ninth in the table and are pushing for European qualification, with both sixth place and seventh place still up for grabs for Keith Andrews’ side.

Victory over West Ham will definitely boost Brentford’s chances of a European run next season, and Opta’s supercomputer has now predicted the likelihood of that outcome.

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According to the numbers, Brentford have a 54.4 per cent chance of beating the Hammers, while Nuno Espirito Santo’s side have been given a 22.2 per cent chance of winning.

If West Ham loses and Tottenham win, then Roberto De Zerbi’s side could end the gameweek outside the relegation zone, sitting a point above the Hammers, who would drop to 18th.

Spurs must capitalise on potential West Ham slip

Of course, if results play out that way this gameweek, it will be a significant boost for Spurs and their survival hopes.

However, Tottenham must make it count by beating Aston Villa at Villa Park if they are to capitalise on any slip-ups from West Ham.

Roberto De Zerbi’s men face a tough test against a Villa side chasing a Champions League finish, although their position is not under immediate threat as they remain eight points clear of Brighton in sixth.

That in itself should serve as a big advantage for Tottenham heading into their clash with Aston Villa this weekend.

Tottenham are already looking ahead to the summer window, with fresh reports linking them to a Premier League forward they were keen on signing last year as their injury crisis continues to bite.

It is no news that Tottenham Hotspur have had to deal with several injuries this season, and that has only been compounded following their win against Wolverhampton Wanderers last weekend.

Xavi Simons and Dominic Solanke became the latest to pick up serious injuries, bringing their respective seasons to an end.

Simons ruptured his ACL and will not kick a ball again this season, with a return pencilled in for next year, while Solanke is reported to be nursing a grade two hamstring problem that will also see him miss the rest of the campaign.

Tottenham target Yoane Wissa in £55m transfer move

With the season nearing its end and the summer transfer window set to open, Spurs will have to delve into the market regardless of the division they are in.

Spurs Web believes the forward and wide areas are among the five key positions Tottenham must strengthen this summer.

A fresh report from Flashscore has revealed that Spurs have set their sights on Premier League forward Yoane Wissa, who has managed just 451 minutes this season.

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The former Brentford man was on Spurs’ radar last summer when Thomas Frank was manager, after a stellar campaign in front of goal, where he scored 19 goals and provided five assists.

However, Spurs failed to secure his signature, and Wissa instead joined Newcastle United for £55 million, but could now be headed out following a difficult 12 months on Tyneside.

The DR Congo international has struggled for minutes due to injuries and has managed just one league goal.

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Spurs could revisit Yoane Wissa deal at lower fee

Tottenham could secure the signature of Wissa for significantly less than they would have paid last summer when he was at Brentford.

This is because Newcastle are understood to be open to offers for the 29-year-old and has accepted they will make a significant financial loss.

It is claimed there is little chance of recouping the original £55 million fee, with the striker potentially available for around half the amount they paid, although Spurs are set to face competition from Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa.

There is also interest from outside England, with Saudi Arabian clubs keen, and a move to the Middle East has been described as a realistic option should a Premier League stay not materialise.

For Wissa, it is claimed he is open to a fresh start as he looks to secure regular minutes after a frustrating spell at Newcastle.

A new report has shed light on Luka Vuskovic’s rehabilitation and exactly what Tottenham Hotspur have instructed the centre-back to do.

The 19-year-old has been one of the best defender’s on show in the Bundesliga this term, and his importance to HSV is underlined by the fact that they have lost all of their last three matches without him featuring.

There have been mixed reports on the seriousness of Vuskovic’s injury, and according to various outlets, the Tottenham medical team are in contact with Hamburg about the defender’s rehabilitation.

In fact, it has been revealed that Spurs have inserted a clause in Vuskovic’s loan contract which gives them the power to decide when he will play.

Tottenham have denied Luka Vuskovic permission to return to training

Hamburger Abendblatt has now revealed that the Tottenham Hotspur star is yet to return to training, having missed it for the last three weeks.

The report points out that there have been talks of a knee contusion for Vuskovic and suggestions that there may be some internal bleeding.

The website claims to have found out from a source close to the 19-year-old that he needs permission from Tottenham to return to training, and the Premier League side has not given that yet.

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Roberto De Zerbi’s side wants to avoid a serious setback as that could jeopardise his playing for at N17 at the start of next season or the possibility of a big summer sale.

Hamburg boss remains positive about Vuskovic’s injury

The teenager looks unlikely to be fit to face Eintracht Frankfurt this weekend, after which HSV has just two more matches.

Bergedorfer Zeitung (via Sport Witness) say that the defender has been working closely with rehabilitation coach Sebastian Capel, and the publication also spoke to Hamburg boss Merlin Polzin, who suggested that Vuskovic’s pain had subsided.

Polzin said: “First of all, this is really good: sunshine, Luka is here. Wonderful. It gives me a good feeling that the pain has subsided.”