Tottenham vs Aston Villa Report

Scorers: Johnson 49’, Solanke 75’, 79’, Maddison 90+6’; Rogers 32’

Tottenham 4-1 Aston Villa: Spurs Surge to Comeback Victory with Second-Half Blitz

Tottenham Hotspur mounted an impressive second-half comeback to overcome Aston Villa 4-1 in a high-intensity Premier League clash.

Villa, now winless in each of their three PL matches following midweek games, initially took the lead against the run of play, but Spurs rallied with three goals in the second half to clinch victory and leap to seventh in the table.

First Half: Villa Strike Against the Run of Play

Tottenham dominated possession early on, but both teams struggled to create clear-cut chances due to frequent fouls that disrupted the flow.

Villa’s first major opportunity came when Amadou Onana’s header struck the post. Minutes later, they capitalised on a defensive lapse by Spurs, allowing Morgan Rogers to score from close range, netting his third goal in as many away matches.

Ollie Watkins had an opportunity to double Villa’s lead before the break but failed to find the target.

Second Half: Tottenham’s Quick Response and Late Surge

Ange Postecoglou’s halftime adjustments paid off immediately as Brennan Johnson connected with Son Heung-min’s cross to equalise just three minutes into the second half.

Spurs gained momentum, and Dominic Solanke’s efforts forced Emiliano Martínez into a crucial save. Postecoglou then made a bold decision, substituting Son for Richarlison, and the gamble paid off as Spurs took control.

With 15 minutes left, Dejan Kulusevski’s clever pass set up Solanke, who lifted a delicate shot over Martínez to put Spurs ahead.

Just four minutes later, Pape Matar Sarr intercepted in midfield, feeding Richarlison, who provided an easy finish for Solanke to extend the lead.

Villa, deflated, struggled to find a response, and James Maddison sealed the victory with a superb stoppage-time free-kick, marking his 50th Premier League goal.

Conclusion

This commanding performance sees Tottenham recover from their recent defeat to Crystal Palace and gain crucial momentum, having also eliminated Manchester City from the EFL Cup midweek.

Spurs now sit seventh, just two points behind Villa in fifth, as they continue to push up the league table.

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