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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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Gary Lineker only had good things to say about Conor Gallagher after Tottenham Hotspur secured victory over Aston Villa.

The Englishman finally looked like the player that Spurs had signed in January as he helped his side to back-to-back away wins.

Victory over Unai Emery’s side was bizarrely easy as goals from the 26-year-old and Richarlison made all the difference in the Midlands.

The Lilywhites probably should have scored more on the day, as chances flowed throughout the game, as the Villans put in a shocking performance.

Gallagher put in a star showing against Villa, and that hasn’t been ignored by Lineker, who has now piled praise on the midfielder.

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Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer loved Conor Gallagher vs Aston Villa

The former Chelsea midfielder has rightly faced scrutiny since completing a January switch from Atletico Madrid.

His lack of impact has been clear for all to see, but things have certainly been better since the introduction of Roberto De Zerbi.

That was on show against Wolves and continued across the West Midlands at Villa Park as the ex-England international put in a stellar showcase.

He got on the scoresheet, but that was just the tip of the iceberg of what was an excellent performance, which was picked out by Alan Shearer on the Rest is Football.

He said: “Conor Gallagher epitomised everything you need in terms of performance. They were outstanding and deserved the three points.”

Lineker was quick to add: “You beat me to it with Conor Gallagher. I thought he was exceptional.”

De Zerbi looks to be building around Gallagher, and it certainly looks as if that decision is paying off right now.

Just how good was Gallagher in Tottenham win vs Aston Villa?

The midfielder started just behind Richarlison and was able to pile pressure on the likes of Tyrone Mings and Victor Lindelof.

That allowed him to rack up a stunning 11 defensive contributions, which was the most of anyone on the pitch in B6.

He also won four ground duels and chipped in with six recoveries as he made a difference in the middle of the park for the Lilywhites.

That was only made better by his 100 per cent shot conversion rate as he opened the scoring with a long-range drive after a stunning first touch.

There was so much to appreciate about Gallagher’s performance, as it seems like Spurs have finally got their money’s worth.

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Tottenham Hotspur’s win against Aston Villa was a step in the right direction, but the Lilywhites must still be wary of relegation based on what Tim Sherwood has revealed.

Roberto De Zerbi has done a remarkable job since coming into the N17 outfit, with the injury crisis doing little to falter his work.

Spurs secured back-to-back wins for the first time this season since the opening two games of the campaign.

That win has taken them out of the relegation zone, with West Ham falling to a 3-0 loss against Brentford on Saturday.

While positivity is seeping through, Tottenham’s Premier League season could still end in heartbreak amid a new reveal.

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What has Tim Sherwood revealed about Tottenham?

Tottenham fans have come away from beating Aston Villa with plenty of positives, and supporters may be feeling more belief.

Former Spurs manager Sherwood is certainly feeling that despite revealing quite the negative statistic live on air.

Speaking on Sky Sports News, Sherwood stated: “I’m just going to mention Tottenham are third in the league away from home.”

The reveal left the presenter on the channel shocked, with them simply replying: “That’s staggering.”

Sherwood continued to say: ‘When I heard that, I nearly fell off my chair. Third away from home and 19th at home.

“Now, they have two games at home and one away at their bogey team in Chelsea. Why can’t they get the performances at home? They haven’t got the characters. The fans can’t do any more. Well now they have a manager whose team are mirroring him. I think you’ll see it now.”

With Spurs in 17th place, they will certainly be hoping that Sherwood is correct that they can finally turn around their form at home.

De Zerbi’s Tottenham look entirely different and more determined, and perhaps the home crowd can respond to that.

However, the data behind the 57-year-old’s words do not paint much of a positive picture.

The numbers behind Tim Sherwood’s Tottenham reveal

This campaign, Tottenham have won seven, drew five and lost six away from home. They average 1.44 points in games on the road.

In comparison, they have won just two home games, drawing five and losing 10. They average just 0.64 points in games at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Now, ahead of the end of the season, Tottenham have just one away game left this season, and while that may see Spurs get a result, it comes against Chelsea, a side they do not often beat.

In the last 15 Premier League matches between the Stamford Bridge side and the Lilywhites, only two have ended in a win for Tottenham.

Victory against Aston Villa was certainly a step in the right direction, but poor home form and a game against their bogey side leave Spurs in a precarious position.

Ultimately, this statistic could be the defining factor as to whether Tottenham stay in the Premier League.

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Kevin Danso has pledged to Tottenham Hotspur supporters that the team will “keep giving everything” after Sunday’s win over Aston Villa.

The 27-year-old defender played the full 90 minutes at Villa Park on Sunday night, as Tottenham ran out 2-1 winners over Aston Villa.

Roberto De Zerbi has clearly been able to get a strong and clear message across to this Lilywhites group, as to a man, Spurs’ players didn’t stop running and pressing from the first whistle to the last.

Goals from Conor Gallagher and Richarlison left Villa Park stunned and furious, and despite a slightly improved performance in the second half, Tottenham were still able to see out the game with relative ease.

Tottenham’s win over Aston Villa has now put their relegation fate firmly back in Spurs’ hands, but with a tough final three games to come, they aren’t out of the woods just yet.

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What has Kevin Danso said after Tottenham win vs Aston Villa?

Danso has stepped up after Cristian Romero’s injury, and the Austrian international has been putting in some strong performances in recent games.

Indeed, he was excellent in the win against Wolves, and has now followed that display up with another stellar showing at Villa Park on Sunday.

The central defender was extremely efficient in possession, and proved to be a defensive wall that Villa’s forwards couldn’t scale.

After the full-time whistle blew, he was seen going over to the travelling Tottenham fans and sharing in the celebrations with them.

However, as he’s written in a post to his Instagram account, Danso and Spurs’ players know that their mission isn’t complete yet, and has thanked the Lilywhites faithful for sticking with the team.

“We march on! Thank you for standing with us through it all,” Danso said.

“The job’s not finished yet, we’ll keep giving everything for this club and for all of you.”

Tottenham could all but secure survival with Leeds win

So, following the win against Aston Villa, Tottenham now prepare to welcome Leeds United to N17 next Monday night.

The Whites have all but wrapped up their Premier League status for next season with a seven-point gap to 18th-placed West Ham, as we enter the final three games of the campaign.

Speaking of the Hammers, they have to play Arsenal at home on Sunday afternoon, which will obviously present a very tough task for Nuno Espirito Santo’s side to take anything from that match.

Therefore, this next clash with Leeds looks like being a massive opportunity for Tottenham to possibly pull four points clear of the Hammers, and then with two games to play, that would set the Lilywhites up for survival.

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Tottenham Hotspur youngster Will Lankshear has been sensational for Oxford United.

The 20-year-old was sent out on loan to the U’s last summer, and played an integral role as Matt Bloomfield’s side fought for survival.

That battle would eventually end in relegation to League One, though things could have been much worse had it not been for the loanee.

Notching 12 goals over the course of the season, Lankshear finished as the club’s top scorer by a fair margin, with Cameron Brannagan netting the second-highest tally of six.

Looking ahead to next season, the youngster simply has to be given a chance by Roberto De Zerbi, who will be looking to rebuild over the summer.

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Will Lankshear spearheaded Oxford charge

Following Oxford’s promotion to the Championship in 2024, they were able to punch above their weight and compete in the second tier for two years.

In a side battling at the bottom end of the table, the Tottenham loanee became talismanic throughout his spell.

Praising the England Under-20 man, Oxford boss Bloomfield told talkSPORT: “I’ve found him an absolute credit to his family, a credit to himself. A credit to his craft because he works so hard every day at his craft, his finishing, his hold-up play.

“If he can stay clear of injury and keep that focus that he has, I think he can go to the top because his finishing is top drawer. It’s his focus, his single-mindedness to be the best he possibly can be, that is so admirable. And I wish him every success.”

Having already scored his first Tottenham goal in a Europa League clash against Galatasaray, he has had a taste of a high level.

Moving forward, he has to be on the mind of De Zerbi as he looks to mould the club in his image.

Will Lankshear has left Tottenham with no choice

Lankshear is one of multiple youngsters arriving back at Hotspur Way this summer after successful loan spells.

Alongside his productive time with Oxford, both Mikey Moore and Luka Vuskovic have performed sensationally for Rangers and Hamburg respectively.

Though with the future of that pair in particular uncertain for the time being, it is much clearer with Lankshear – he must be part of the first-team squad.

It has been a dismal season for the Lilywhites, who find themselves in the middle of a tense relegation battle.

If the worst were to happen and Spurs were relegated, it would be a no-brainer that Lankshear leads the line next term.

Though, if De Zerbi does drag the club to safety, his integration into the first team is also a must. Not necessarily as a regular stater, but as a bench player and an option to start every now and then.

Should safety be secured, Tottenham are in need of a complete rebuild, and Lankshear is part of a core young group ready to begin stepping up as they do exactly that.

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Roberto De Zerbi must build his Tottenham Hotspur side around Conor Gallagher after the 2-1 win over Aston Villa.

Gallagher was signed in January in a £34million deal but has yet to really show how good he can be in a Spurs shirt.

However, that changed against the Villans as he helped the Lilywhites to a vital three points at Villa Park on 3 May.

He opened the scoring with a fantastic drive from range and was a general thorn in the Villans’ side all evening.

Gallagher proved that he has the mettle to star for Spurs and help them avoid relegation.

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What was said about Conor Gallagher in Tottenham win vs Villa?

Gallagher has had a miserable time at Tottenham so far, but the perception may change after the scenes against Villa.

TNT Sports commentator Lucy Ward was stunned by one specific aspect of the former Atletico Madrid man’s play, his pressing abilities after a lunge on Youri Tielemans where he nearly snatched the ball.

Speaking on the platform on 3 May (19:30 pm), she said: “I tell you what, Gallagher, absolutely elite out of possession, he knows where to go, he knows where to track.

“Because he has his mates either side of him, he knows that if the ball goes past, probably a little too much there, from where the referee is stood but it’s great pressing.”

How Gallagher can be central to De Zerbi’s plans

Gallagher has been far from elite for Spurs recently, but the victory provides him with a springboard to push on and reach that level.

According to data from Fotmob, he completed 85 per cent of his passes, and scored with his only shot in the game.

The ex-Chelsea man made one pass into the final third and had one touch in the opposition box, as he tried to assert his influence on proceedings.

Defensively, he made six recoveries, three tackles, one block and one interception, and was dribbled past just once.

He also won four of the seven ground duels that he attempted, for a 57 per cent success rate.

Ward is right, his pressing game is elite, and if he can keep up the showing from the Villa game, then De Zerbi will have no choice to make him a key part of his plans moving forward.

It will be a huge relief for the Lilywhites if he can do that, and finally show that it was the right decision to spend so much money on him.

He may finally have given his manager the blueprint on how to get the best of him, now the Italian must use it.

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Alan Shearer has reacted to Tottenham Hotspur’s 2-1 win against Aston Villa as the Lilywhites moved out of the relegation zone.

It was a crucial win in the dogfight at the bottom of the table, with the pressure now put back onto West Ham ahead of the next set of fixtures.

Roberto De Zerbi’s side looked much better at Villa Park and had the desire to go out and win that football match.

While Spurs may have been helped by Villa’s rotation, nothing can take away from the effort that was shown on Sunday night.

In Tottenham’s win against Aston Villa, the change of determination was evident in the eyes of Alan Shearer.

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What did Alan Shearer say about Tottenham’s performance against Aston Villa?

Tottenham have picked up back-to-back wins in the Premier League this season for the first time since the opening two matches of the season.

The Lilywhites knew they had it all to do to climb out of the relegation zone, and De Zerbi’s side turned up in a big way.

Speaking on Match of the Day, Shearer pointed out what was different for Spurs, stating: “They don’t win the first header, but they win that second ball.

“That was a constant right throughout the game, and that gave them the platform to go and play and to create chances.

“Again, look how many men they’ve got in forward positions. They were brave, they were aggressive, and they were absolutely outstanding and deserved to win that game.”

Shearer is spot on. Tottenham showed up to win that game of football, and that was clear in their intentions from the very first whistle.

In truth it was a breath of fresh air from the Spurs teams we have seen over the course of this season. Against Aston Villa, Tottenham held more possession at 55 per cent as per Sofascore.

Spurs completed more tackles (23) than Aston Villa (19) throughout the game. Tottenham also made more interceptions (10) than Emery’s side (5).

Additionally, that agression and determination Shearer speaks of is clear in the fact that the N17 outfit won a higher percentage of duels (51 per cent) than the Birmingham-based club (49 per cent), even if the margins are slim.

Roberto De Zerbi deserves credit for Tottenham’s turnaround so far

Two wins in a row is quite the turnaround for Tottenham this season, and manager De Zerbi deserves the credit for doing so in his short reign so far.

The Italian had the Lilywhites playing with an intent that has often been lacking this season, and none of the Tottenham players were hiding.

Since being named Tottenham manager, De Zerbi has won 58 per cent of the total points available. If Spurs keep up at that rate, they will finish the campaign on 42 points.

It means West Ham would have to at minimum win two of their final three and get a result in the other, with Tottenham having the superior goal difference as it stands.

Tottenham face Leeds United on 11 May, with the Elland Road outfit not mathematically safe from relegation yet.

It is poised to be yet another must-win tie, but each game left this season already is.

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Tottenham Hotspur beat Aston Villa 2-1 for a crucial three points on Sunday.

Conor Gallagher and Richarlison struck in the first-half, which was enough to make Emi Buendia’s late goal meaningless.

The result means that spurs climb out the relegation zone at the expense of West Ham, with just three matches left to play.

Roberto De Zerbi looks as though he will lead the Lilywhites out of the relegation and to Premier League safety if he can continue to get results.

Tottenham fans will be jubilant, but here is three things that they may have missed when watching the contest.

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Roberto De Zerbi still nervous despite comfortable Tottenham lead

De Zerbi knows that he still has a lot of work to do to keep Tottenham up, so his celebrations were initially reluctant.

Journalist Tom Barclay said: “And they have done, 2-0, Richarlison. Barely a flicker of celebration from De Zerbi.”

He later spotted the Spurs boss releasing his emotion and celebrating the header from the Brazilian forward, saying: “Scratch, that just saw the RDZ celebration, he looked pretty pumped!”

That shows that the Italian knows exactly how hard it will be to keep his side in division, which can only be a positive thing as he will not allow the side to slack.

Conor Gallagher gets full appreciation from Tottenham fans

Conor Gallagher has not had the finest of times since joining Tottenham, but supporters were in full appreciation in the Midlands.

The Englishman scored the opening goal and was a general nuisance for Unai Emery’s side and the fans recognised his showing.

Barclay noticed them signing about him more than once during the first-half of the contest, saying: “That’s twice now Conor Gallagher has had his name sung by the travelling fans, which tells you how well it’s going for Spurs so far today.”

Hopefully, he can now kick on and become a key player in De Zerbi’s plans for the foreseeable future.

Unai Emery stunned by Tottenham showing

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery is normally one of the most animated figures in the top-flight but that was not the case against the Lilywhites.

The Athletic’s Aston Villa correspondent Jacob Tanswell compared the Villans’ boss and his staff to statues in the late stages, as they struggled to break the N17 outfit down.

The manager had his hands in his pockets and substitutes were not warming up, according to the journalist.

He said: “The usual animated touchline – Emery kicking every ball, subs warming up – have seen them all turn into statues. Subs not moving, hands on hips, Emery with hands in pockets.”

It sounds like a rather strange sight, with the usually lively manager stunned by the way Spurs had performed in the contest.

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Tottenham Hotspur secured a vital three points as they brushed Aston Villa aside with a 2-1 win on Sunday.

Roberto De Zerbi‘s side took the lead through Conor Gallagher before Richarlison doubled the lead to ease relegation woes massively, with Emi Buendia notching a late consolation for the hosts.

The Villa Park scoreline on 3 May lifted Spurs out of the relegation zone by a single point, with West Ham dropping below them.

It was a huge relief for the Lilywhites as their position would have looked very precarious had they not beaten a heavily rotated Villans side.

Tottenham will hope to push on and put some distance between them and the Hammers in the next few weeks.

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Rodrigo Bentancur excels again in Tottenham win

Rodrigo Bentancur has been brilliant since his reintroduction to the Tottenham side and that continued in the contest.

He shone again, completing 98 per cent of his passes and made one pass into the final third, according to data from Fotmob.

The Uruguayan had 56 touches and was dispossessed zero times, showing that he is extremely comfortable on the ball.

Meanwhile, when his side did not have it, he made two tackles, two interceptions and three recoveries to help his side out.

In terms of duels, he won four of six on the ground and failed with his only aerial duel, in a brilliant showing for De Zerbi’s side.

His remergence after his injury could be the difference between Spurs staying in the top-flight and going down, that is how good he has been.

Randal Kolo Muani proves he can make a difference

Randal Kolo Muani has been subject to much criticism this season, but he was fantastic against the Villans.

The Spurs attacker took five touches in the opposition box, and completed both of his two crossing attempts in the contest.

He was a constant menance, completing four of his six dribbles and having two shots, with one being on target.

The Frenchman contributed defensively too, making two tackles and four recoveries and he showed that he is up the fight.

He won nine of the 12 ground duels that he contested and one of the two aerial battles that he had, proving that it was the right decision to start him.

If he had more time he may well have forced the N17 outfit into signing him permanently but that does not look likely at the moment.

How Tottenham players rated vs Aston Villa

Antonin Kinsky – 6

Pedro Porro – 6

Kevin Danso – 7

Micky van de Ven – 7

Destiny Udogie – 6

Joao Palhinha – 6

Rodrigo Bentancur – 9 (off for Bissouma, 66)

Conor Gallagher – 7

Randal Kolo Muani – 8 (off for Spence, 66)

Mathys Tel – 6 (off for Bergvall, 90)

Richarlison – 7 (off for Sarr, 90)

Substitutes:

Yves Bissouma – 5

Djed Spence – 5

Pape Sarr – N/A

Lucas Bergvall – N/A

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Tottenham Hotspur’s decision to hire Igor Tudor has been criticised by Stephen Warnock.

The former defender recently labelled the appointment as a mistake, suggesting that Spurs would not be in the position they are had Roberto De Zerbi been the man to replace Thomas Frank back in February.

It has been a dismal season for the Lilywhites, who are in serious danger of relegation if they do not continue to pick up points.

De Zerbi would win for the first time at the helm last Saturday, as his side beat Wolves 1-0 at Molineux, though the North London club remain bang in trouble.

And while the decision to appoint Tudor is an obvious error, Warnock is only halfway there in his verdict, with the major managerial blunder made last summer.

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Thomas Frank appointment is the big problem for Tottenham

Just under a year ago, Tottenham’s trophy drought finally ended as they lifted the Europa League under the guidance of Ange Postecoglou.

The Australian would soon lose his job after a disappointing 17th-place finish, and while it was deemed as the correct decision at the time, the move for Brentford boss Frank turned out to be disastrous.

Losing 15 matches in charge, the Dane would lose his job in February with Tottenham slipping ever closer towards danger – something that was not resurrected by the incoming Tudor, who lasted just seven matches.

Guiding Brentford to the Premier League and having the Bees punch above their weight, Frank had gained a reputation as an adaptable coach who gets the best out of the profiles in his squad.

Though this was far from the case at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with a squad used to playing front-footed football now often looking like the underdogs, no matter the opponent.

Across his spell, Spurs had a higher xG than their opponents in just 15 matches, while 52 per cent of the total xG of 44.35 came in matches against Doncaster, Premier League sides in the drop zone, or newly promoted sides.

Tottenham squad did not suit Frank

As has been the case for many years in North London, the mismanagement of the club saw a manager arrive who was just simply not able to get the best out of those at his disposal.

A squad put together for the fast-paced football of Postecoglou was not going into games looking to play a much more defensive style, while the attackers had little to no freedom.

And even as Spurs looked to become more solid under Frank, this just simply didn’t happen, with the expected goals against tally sitting at 1.45 per 90 – slightly better than the 1.69 recorded under Postecoglou, but it must be considered that the Dane had his entire defence fit and ready, unlike his predecessor.

However, all this does once again is point in the direction of more haphazard management at the club.

Since Mauricio Pochettino’s 2019 departure, Spurs have changed ideologies with each and every appointment.

All of Jose Mourinho, Nuno Espirito Santo, Antonio Conte, Postecoglou and Frank since all look to deploy incredibly different styles of play – resulting in a squad stuck between multiple styles, while being a master of none.

Warnock is right in the sense that De Zerbi could have dragged Tottenham out of this mess earlier, but the problems of the term go back to last summer – as has been the case for too long at the club.

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