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Rodrigo Bentancur boost bigger than expected as Tottenham receive survival hope

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Rodrigo Bentancur was phenomenal for Tottenham Hotspur against Aston Villa.

Neither Thomas Frank nor Igor Tudor covered themselves in glory throughout their time in North London, though injuries certainly played their part, just as they did under Ange Postecoglou.

Both managers had a barebones squad to work with, while Roberto De Zerbi is slowly being boosted by the return of several key players.

Bentancur is one of those to have returned to the squad since the Italian arrived at Spurs, and that has paid off massively.

And after Tottenham’s win over Aston Villa, he showcased why he has the ability in himself to boost Spurs’ survival chances.

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Rodrigo Bentancur flawless vs Aston Villa

Bentancur has always had a reputation for being Tottenham’s best midfielder, and his absence has certainly been felt.

His initial return to the team brought very little success, but his performance against the Villans showed that he was back to his best.

The 28-year-old completed 42 of his 43 attempted passes, as well as completing two of his three attempted dribbles.

But Bentancur offers plenty off the ball as well, as showcased by his eight defensive contributions, including two tackles.

The Uruguay international won 67 per cent of his ground duels in the game, while also ensuring that no one dribbled past him on the day.

It was the perfect all-round display from Bentancur, who showed why he is so important to Tottenham’s chances of survival.

Archie Gray an unfortunate sacrifice at Spurs

Archie Gray will find it hard to get much gametime between now and the end of the season, though that is more of a showing on the predicament as opposed to his own ability.

Prior to De Zerbi’s arrival, the former Leeds star was one of the only players impressing, but the Italian’s slight tactical tweaks have seen him demoted to the bench.

It means little in terms of his long-term future, with De Zerbi almost certain to integrate him back into the team, but for the time being, he may have to settle for a spot on the bench.

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Mathys Tel forces Troy Deeney to eat his words as ‘overrated’ Tottenham forward proves him wrong

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Mathys Tel has become ever so important for Tottenham Hotspur in recent weeks due to injuries to the frontline, and his impact has forced Troy Deeney to change his mind about him.

Tel has often been inconsistent for Tottenham, and he has struggled to get proper game time over the course of the season.

The Frenchman has started just 10 Premier League matches and, over his 28 total appearances, averages just 40 minutes per game.

For a talent as highly regarded as Tel, that lack of minutes is undoubtedly a statistic that bothers him, and over the last few months he has looked to change that.

Now, after Tottenham’s win versus Aston Villa, Deeney has made quite the admission about Tel and how he has changed his mind.

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What has Troy Deeney said about Tottenham’s Mathys Tel?

Tel’s performance against Aston Villa may have been one of his best in a Tottenham shirt.

Roberto De Zerbi’s decision to bring Tel into the starting lineup proved trumps, and he looks on course to end the season as first choice in N17.

The display from the French talent has caught the eye of many, including former Premier League striker Deeney.

Deeney has selected three Tottenham players in his BBC team of the week, including Tel, admitting the player has changed his mind.

Deeney states: ‘I thought Tel was arguably the most overrated player that Spurs bought, but since the turn of the year he has had a light switch in his head that says, “Hold on, I was at Bayern Munich, and now I could be playing in the Championship’.

“He stepped up. He has played big minutes in terms of carrying the ball forward and being an outlet and now is adding assists to it. That cross for Richarlison was a striker’s dream.”

How Mathys Tel has been stepping up for Tottenham this season

Many may forget that Tel is still in the infancy of his footballing career, with the Frenchman just 21 years old.

The forward has many years left to improve and really drill down on the areas he has to work on. However, he has shown plenty of promise this season.

Among all players under the age of 23 in the Premier League, Tel ranks in seventh place for both successful dribbles (36) and successful crosses (22), despite just 1110 minutes, as per Sofascore.

Tel has only contributed to four goals this season, but when breaking down his minutes, that accounts for a goal or assist every 277.5 minutes.

Considering his early season struggles, those statistics are certainly not bad reading for the Tottenham forward, who must simply start when Spurs face Leeds.

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Tottenham to take inspiration from Will Lankshear with Mason Melia exit

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Tottenham Hotspur cannot afford to make a mistake with Mason Melia this summer.

Due to the threat of relegation, very few youth stars have been afforded a chance to showcase their worth in the Premier League.

A handful of them have spent time away on loan, while the remaining players have been forced to play in the Premier League 2.

And in regard to the latter, it certainly has its benefits for young players slowly looking to integrate into the senior fold.

However, Melia’s arrival at Tottenham poses a very different scenario, which could have a very different outcome this summer.

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Mason Melia could leave this summer

And given the potential that he has, it certainly wouldn’t be a permanent exit.

But if Tottenham are to get the best out of him in the years to come, then a loan move will be the best outcome in the summer.

Melia has played 95 times in senior football, albeit for St. Patrick’s Athletic, and while the Premier League 2 may be a slight jump in quality from there, it still won’t give him the platform he needs.

The Irish forward has already trained with Tottenham’s first team, showcasing the level of faith already instilled in him.

With two goals in five appearances, he has already adapted to youth football in England, and a loan to the EFL may help him reach the next level.

Will Lankshear’s season should inspire Tottenham

Will Lankshear had an excellent campaign with Oxford in the Championship, with 11 goals in 34 starts.

Prior to that move, it was certain that he wouldn’t get a look in, but that may change after the attributes he showcased in the Championship.

Melia, albeit with him being three years younger, could follow a similar path in the summer, and it may benefit all parties.

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Richarlison on verge of obtaining cult hero status at Tottenham amid latest heroics vs Aston Villa

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Richarlison’s thumping header won the game for Tottenham Hotspur against Aston Villa on Sunday, and the Brazilian is surely closing in on cult hero status.

The Lilywhites have been crying out for some moments of individual magic this season, and though they’ve been hard to come by, Richarlison has consistently produced.

Not every contribution from the striker has been flashy, but they have been effective, which is all that matters for Spurs right now.

There’s a high possibility that Roberto De Zerbi has Dominic Solanke as his first-choice striker, but Richarlison keeps on overperforming when nobody expects it.

Tottenham could stay in the Premier League after all, and they would have their former Watford star to thank.

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Would Richarlison go down as a Tottenham hero?

Richarlison was on top form against Aston Villa, as not only his forward abilities were on display, but his all-around work ethic was effective once more.

The former Everton man has never hit the heights that were once expected of him, but it’s hard to say that he’s ever been given the confidence from anyone at the club that he can lead the line; he’s just done it himself.

The 28-year-old made seven defensive contributions, while chipping in with a 73 per cent passing accuracy, sparking a couple of attacks for the Lilywhites.

Richarlison was unable to complete any of his three dribbles, which again, highlights how he isn’t at that elite level that some what say is needed to be a club hero.

The number nine played 89 minutes, had 27 touches of the ball, and won just three of his 10 ground duels, and couldn’t come out successful in any of his five aerial contests.

Even though some of these statistics show his flaws, it also proves that he doesn’t stop fighting for the badge.

Richarlison’s header was his 10th goal of the Premier League season, which has taken his tally up to 31 for Tottenham.

Regardless of what people think about his goal return, surely he will be considered highly if he helps Spurs stay up after this tragic season. Maybe he will be thought of as a cult hero.

Does Richarlison deserve a guaranteed important role next season?

The answer is yes, based on the assumption that Spurs will stay in the top-flight.

Richarlison has 14 goals and assists in the Premier League this season, and is the club’s leading scorer, and only one behind being the joint-top assister with Xavi Simons.

He’s only started 17 times, yet is into double figures for goals, and hits the back of the net 0.53 times per 90 minutes, essentially once every other game.

These stats prove that if Tottenham avoid relegation, De Zerbi must promise Richarlison an important role, not just someone who is there in the background if needed.

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Richarlison creates history vs Aston Villa as Leeds milestone now looms for Tottenham forward

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Richarlison has been one of Tottenham Hotspur’s most important players this season, with many of the Lilywhites’ attackers sidelined.

The Brazilian tops the goalscoring charts for the N17 outfit, and against Aston Villa he further extended his lead.

His finish marked his 10th Premier League goal of the season and a back-to-back goal contribution after securing an assist against Wolves.

The forward is an enigmatic figure who can often split opinion among the fanbase, but this season, there should be no disagreement.

Richarlison has created history in the Premier League, and ahead of Tottenham’s next Premier League game, he could make more.

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What history did Richarlison achieve for Tottenham against Aston Villa

Tottenham moved closer to Premier League survival thanks to goals from Conor Gallagher and Richarlison versus Aston Villa.

Gallagher earned high praise for his performance, but the Brazilian should also be among the plaudits after making history.

Richarlison has entered his fifth Premier League season in which he has scored 10 or more goals in a single campaign, becoming just the second Brazilian to ever do so, behind Roberto Firmino.

Two of those have come at Tottenham in 2023-2024 and this current season.

Amidst all the negativity surrounding Spurs, the Brazilian has been stepping up, attempting to bring results and points home for his side.

Additionally, the forward has faced 31 teams throughout his time in England’s top flight, and against the Villans, he made it 25 of those in which he scored.

It is a remarkable record, particularly the number of teams he has managed to score against, and he could now further add to that.

Leeds are one of the Premier League sides Richarlison has failed to score against

As stated, there are six teams that Richarlison has yet to net against, and with Tottenham going through a crisis in attack, they will likely rely on the striker’s goalscoring once more against Leeds.

However, the Whites are one of those aforementioned sides. In seven appearances against the Yorkshire side, the 28-year-old has only managed to pick up one assist.

Although, his record against Leeds does provide plenty of hope ahead of Tottenham’s next fixture. The striker has lost just once against Leeds, coming in his inaugural appearance.

Now, he is on a four-game win streak against the LS11 side, and Spurs fans will hope he can continue that, but this time with a goal, and continue making history.

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Tottenham Hotspur on knife’s edge as 17th-place after 35 games points to historical coin toss

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Tottenham Hotspur will have added oxygen to breathe after climbing out of the relegation zone over the weekend.

The Lilywhites secured a big three points in a 2-1 win against Aston Villa, with West Ham slipping up in a 3-0 defeat to Brentford.

Positivity is no doubt building, but there is plenty of work for manager Roberto De Zerbi to do to keep Tottenham in the top flight.

As the season comes to a close, history could be a good indicator of what is to come.

For Tottenham’s relegation chances, looking at the past provides a 50/50 coin toss, a situation Spurs bosses will want to avoid.

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How often do teams in 17th place with three games left avoid relegation?

Being in 17th place with three games left provides Tottenham with their destiny in their own hands. It is a situation any club would want to have if presented with a relegation battle.

However, how often have teams in a similar position managed to take advantage of this?

Well, over the last 10 Premier League seasons, the team placed in 17th after 35 games has managed to stay in the top flight four times.

Of course, that also means they have gone down on five occasions as well. It is the sort of historical precedent that will do little to calm nerves building at Hotspur Way.

However, Tottenham are currently on an upward trajectory, something supporters have been waiting to see this season.

In the last four games, De Zerbi has earned 58 per cent of the points available and has managed a 50 per cent win rate.

Roberto De Zerbi may need win rate increase to secure survival

Margins are tight, and with just one point separating West Ham from Tottenham, any slip-up could be pounced upon.

While the 50 per cent win rate and 1.75 points per game total from the Italian are noticeable improvements, he may need more. At that rate, Spurs would end the season on just 42 points, the current highest Premier League tally for relegation.

It is not out of the question that West Ham can win two of their final three games this season, so the Lilywhites must continue in this upward trajectory and not allow the Hammers any hope.

However, Tottenham’s home form could ultimately come back to bite them.

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Mathys Tel: Tottenham reversal pays dividends as Roberto De Zerbi realisation sets in

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Mathys Tel played a crucial role for Tottenham Hotspur as they secured victory against Aston Villa.

The Lilywhites are now out of the relegation zone ahead of the final three games of the season, having secured a 2-1 win away to Villa on Sunday night.

It’s now two wins from two for the North Londoners, who have already shown signs of major improvement since the appointment of Roberto De Zerbi.

With that said, the job is far from done yet, with a poor result next weekend still able to see Spurs drop back into the bottom three.

However, if Tottenham are to avoid relegation, then Tel may have a crucial role to play, and Sunday’s result against the Villans may have seen De Zerbi realise it.

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Roberto De Zerbi rectifies Mathys Tel error

Prior to Sunday, Tel had failed to make the starting 11 in each of Ze Zerbi’s first three games in charge, starting with the defeat to Sunderland.

While he has played a small part towards the latter stages of each game, he has been afforded very few minutes to actually make a difference, which is what he did against Villa.

Tel created two chances on Sunday, one of which resulted in him getting an assist.

He completed four crosses, and with shix attempted dribbles, albeit only one of them being successful, he was constantly looking to make things happen.

With the Villans struggling to contain Tottenham’s threat, his selection certainly paid off, and may have earned him the chance to start again for the final three games.

Leeds United encounter could be blessing for Tottenham

A clash with Leeds is up next for Spurs, and given their home record this season, very few Tottenham fans will be optimistic.

However, that may change if West Ham were to suffer defeat against Arsenal next weekend, with the Whites then officially safe.

Should that be the case, there is every chance that Leeds’ players will be on the beach, so to speak, giving Spurs the edge on the night.

Tottenham will still have to be at their best, though, on this occasion, they may actually be rooting for the Gunners.

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Joao Palhinha couldn’t believe his luck vs Aston Villa as Tottenham quality finally shows

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Joao Palhinha played a key role as Tottenham Hotspur secured a dominant win over Aston Villa.

The Lilywhites rocked up to Villa Park and made the historic ground their own with a stunning performance.

Conor Gallagher and Richarlison netted to secure three points, which was nothing less than Spurs deserved on the day.

There were many star performers in B6, but the Bayern Munich loanee was arguably the best in the middle of the park.

Palhinha has been singled out at Tottenham, although he was likely confused as to how things were so easy against Unai Emery’s side.

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Joao Palhinha couldn’t believe his luck vs Aston Villa

There was certainly a level of surprise when the Villans named seven changes from the side that lost to Nottingham Forest in mid-week.

The likes of Tyrone Mings and Ian Maatsen came in, and the North London outfit took advantage, dominating in almost every aspect.

The stats paint a grim picture for the hosts, although Roberto De Zerbi can be proud of his side’s performance, with Palhinha now taking credit.

Former scout Bryan King was impressed by the Portugal international at Villa Park, but has suggested he’ll be shocked by how easy life was in the Midlands.

Speaking exclusively to Tottenham News, King said: “When he first came to Tottenham, everyone regarded him as a top player.

“He won’t have believed how easy things were against Villa. He looked lively and was proud to wear the shirt.

“It’s been a long time since players have been like that, rather than being afraid.

“There are still three games to go, and there’s still pressure on him to perform.”

Palhinha nullified Aston Villa with ease and needs to continue that if the Lilywhites are to avoid the drop this season.

How well did Palhinha perform in Tottenham win vs Aston Villa?

In a truly easy 2-1 win away from home, it is a surprise just how effective a defensive midfielder proved to be.

Any attack that the Villans tried to start were regularly shut down by the 30-year-old who wasn’t taking any nonsense.

That saw him chip in with 10 defensive contributions while also winning four duels to stop the hosts from advancing up the pitch.

The Portuguese talent also maintained a 90 per cent pass accuracy and helped to keep his side ticking to further frustrate the Villa Park crowd.

It was an excellent performance from Palhinha, and it needs to be the start of the rest of the season under De Zerbi.

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Tim Sherwood makes Joao Palhinha ‘tackle his grandmother’ claim after Tottenham display vs Aston Villa

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Tim Sherwood thinks Joao Palhinha would “get the ball off” his grandmother if he had to, after the Tottenham Hotspur midfielder shone against Aston Villa.

The 30-year-old has been one of Tottenham’s best players this season, having joined last summer on loan from Bayern Munich.

An experienced campaigner, the Portuguese international has brought bite to Spurs’ midfield, and is playing a pivotal part in their fight against relegation.

Indeed, it was his goal that made all the difference in the win over Wolves, and whilst he didn’t get on the scoresheet at Villa Park, his all-round performance was equally as impactful.

Palhinha helped Spurs to a big win over Aston Villa, and Sherwood has made a hilariously accurate claim that summed up his performance, and indeed his profile as a player, perfectly.

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What did Tim Sherwood say about Tottenham’s Joao Palhinha?

Palhinha was tipped to be crucial against Villa, with Unai Emery’s side typically very strong down the middle of the pitch.

However, that wasn’t the case on Sunday, and whilst that was in part down to Villa players showing very little appetite for the football match, a lot of credit has to go to Palhinha and his comrades for sapping their will to fight.

Speaking on Sky Sports News on Monday, former Tottenham player and manager, Sherwood, waxed lyrical over Tottenham’s midfield performance, and Palhinha’s role in the win in particular.

“That protection in front (of the defence) was vital,” Sherwood said.

“Two midfield players; (Rodrigo) Bentancur can pass it. I think he’s been told by (Roberto) De Zerbi ‘let’s pass it forward more than sideways and backwards.

“Palhinha knows his job. He tackles. He will tackle anyone. If his grandmother had the ball he would go and get it off her for the team.

“He plays for the badge. You want players who are going to play for the cockerel on their shirt.”

How good was Palhinha in Tottenham’s win vs Aston Villa?

As per FotMob, Palhinha has won 7.80 duels per game in the Premier League this season, which ranks him in the top 4.8 percentile of defensive midfielders in the top flight in 2025-26.

He’s also won 4.62 tackles per game this term, which places him in the top 2.4 percentile of his positional peers, so Sherwood is absolutely correct in his observation that he’d tackle just about anything or anyone.

Against Aston Villa, he took 77 touches, won two tackles, made four recoveries and three clearances, as well as winning four of his six ground duels and committing one foul.

He also made one block, didn’t lose the ball once, played eight passes into the final third, completed 10 total defensive contributions and registered a 90 per cent pass success rate respectively.

In short, Palhinha was absolutely everywhere for Tottenham at Villa Park, and he proved simply far too much for Villa’s players to contain, as he Conor Gallagher and Bentancur ran the middle of the park.

All of a sudden, this Tottenham team is looking every bit of a top Premier League outfit once again, and huge credit has to go to De Zerbi for clearly making some quality adjustments as well as being able to get his message across.

Spurs players swarmed Villa from minute one to 90 on Sunday, showing effort and hunger levels the likes Lilywhites fans haven’t seen anywhere near enough of this season, and if that keeps up, they should be just fine.

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Mathys Tel sends ‘massive’ message after impressive Tottenham performance vs Aston Villa

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Mathys Tel has thanked Tottenham Hotspur fans for their “massive support” on Sunday night, as the Frenchman enjoyed one of his best Spurs showings against Aston Villa.

Having not been named in Tottenham’s starting lineup since the 3-0 loss to Nottingham Forest on 22 March, Tel was given the nod from the off on Sunday.

Roberto De Zerbi decided to place his trust in the Frenchman, who has so far endured another inconsistent campaign in N17.

The Spurs boss was richly rewarded for doing so, however, as the 21-year-old lit up Villa Park with one of his performances of the 2025-26 campaign.

As such, Tel now looks set to play a big part in Tottenham’s remaining three games of their Premier League season.

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What did Mathys Tel say after Tottenham win vs Aston Villa?

With the finishing line now within sight, Tottenham have seemingly timed their run down the home straight to perfection.

Out of nowhere, Spurs have now recorded back-to-back wins and are unbeaten in three, and more importantly, sit above the dotted line with West Ham a point below them in 18th.

What’s been hugely promising is that despite Spurs’ lengthy injury list, these last three games have seen so many different players step up and deliver the goods.

Indeed, against Brighton it was Pedro Porro and Xavi Simons on the scoresheet, Wolves it was Joao Palhinha and Villa saw Conor Gallagher and Richarlison find the net respectively.

And whilst Tel didn’t score himself, he did provide the superb cross into the box for Richarlison’s header on Sunday, helping to deliver a huge victory for his side.

Taking to his Instagram after the game, Tel cited the importance of the Villa victory, and also thanked the travelling Tottenham contingent for their support in the West Midlands.

“Important win tonight! Massive support from the fans. Let’s go again,” he said.

How good was Tel in Tottenham’s win vs Aston Villa?

Tel was tipped to shine against Aston Villa, and that the Frenchman did.

He was eventually replaced in added time at the end of the game for Lucas Bergvall, but only after running the Villa defence ragged down the Spurs left all night long.

As per FotMob, Tel created two big chances against the Villans, whilst also taking 54 touches, playing four accurate crosses into the box and only being dispossessed once.

The winger also made six recoveries, one interception, won his only aerial duel attempt and despite winning just one of his 10 ground duels, the sheer volume of duels here shows how much he applied himself in the match.

Overall, this was undoubtedly one of Tel’s best games in a Tottenham shirt, and had his end product been better at times, he could’ve had a handful of assists to his name on Sunday.

Tel’s task now is to maintain this standard of performance for the remainder of the season, as his big Achilles heel in N17 so far has been following up strong showings.

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