Aston Villa vs Tottenham final score, result (Premier League): Luiz curler Spurs

Aston Villa

W W W W W L

7^th place

2

Aston Villa - Tottenham

05/13/2023 14:00

England Premier League

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Tottenham

L L D D L L

8^th place

1

Aston Villa vs Tottenham Highlights

Aston Villa took the lead just eight minutes into the game, highlighting Tottenham's recurring issue of conceding early goals. Leon Bailey broke free on the right side of the penalty area and delivered a cross back towards the top of the six-yard box, where Jacob Ramsey calmly swept the ball past Fraser Forster to make it 1-0.

Tottenham struggled to create opportunities and it wasn't until the 65th minute that they managed their first two shots on target. However, Aston Villa extended their lead on the 72nd minute mark. Douglas Luiz executed a clever free kick, deceiving the wall and eluding Forster's grasp, increasing their well-deserved advantage to 2-0.

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Aston Villa vs Tottenham Highlights

In the 90th minute, Tottenham was handed a lifeline when Emiliano Martinez was adjudged to have fouled Harry Kane inside the penalty area after a lengthy video review. Kane, as expected, stepped up to take the penalty and drove it to the left of Martinez, who dived to the right.

As a result, Aston Villa's lead was reduced to 2-1. With this victory, Aston Villa now have 57 points, bringing them within touching distance of the final Europa League spot (Tottenham has a +6 goal difference, while Aston Villa has a +4 goal difference).

Aston Villa vs Tottenham Summary

A glance at the Premier League table before the game indicated that this clash was crucial for Aston Villa's chances of securing a top-seven finish this season. With manager Unai Emery referring to the match as a "final," it came as no surprise to witness the Villans launching an energetic start in front of their passionate home supporters draped in claret. In a matter of just eight minutes, the hosts took the lead as a result of a clever cutback from Leon Bailey, allowing Jacob Ramsey to slam the ball home from 10 yards. This added to Tottenham's misery, as they have been prone to conceding early goals throughout the Premier League season.

Villa continued to dominate proceedings, with Tottenham only managing to hit the post through Heung-min Son during a swift counterattack after 25 minutes. However, Aston Villa quickly regained control, and Fraser Forster had to pull off a terrific save to deny Bailey's fierce effort from inside the box. As the halftime whistle blew, Spurs were fortunate to be trailing by just one goal, with a frustrated Harry Kane epitomizing their struggles in the first half.

Aston Villa vs Tottenham Summary

The second half started with Aston Villa maintaining their intense pressure, effectively trapping Tottenham in their own half. While Emery's tactics were proving effective, Villa still relied on an outstanding save from Emiliano Martínez to deny Kane from close range. Despite the goalkeeper's brilliance, it was an unusual failure to score for Kane, who recently became the Premier League's second-highest goalscorer, trailing only Alan Shearer.

Tottenham showed improvement in the second half, occasionally troubling their hosts. However, Douglas Luiz's exceptional free-kick, which eluded Forster's grasp with its curl, provided some breathing space for the home team. Although Kane's late penalty injected hope for Tottenham, the Villa fans made their presence felt in the final minutes, rallying behind their team. As a result, Aston Villa now holds their destiny in their own hands regarding European qualification, as this victory brought them level on points with Tottenham, both teams sitting in seventh position in the league table.

Flashscore Man of the Match: Leon Bailey (Aston Villa)

Aston Villa vs Tottenham final score

Goals

• Aston Villa: Ramsey J. (8'), Douglas Luiz (72')
  
• Tottenham: Kane H. (90')

Aston Villa vs Tottenham confirmed line-ups

Aston Villa vs Tottenham confirmed line-ups

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