A terrible defeat against cellar-dwellers Crystal Palace, followed by an impressive win against Premier League holders Manchester City in the League Cup.

It's hard to know what to expect from Tottenham Hotspur these days and Sunday's game against Aston Villa presents an interesting challenge.

However, calling Spurs inconsistent is probably an unfair claim. Spurs' home form has been excellent and they have secured eight wins in their last ten games. While you wouldn't exactly call Tottenham Hotspur's stadium a fortress, the atmosphere there has been developing throughout the season and Spurs have generally been excellent – even if the Premier League points table doesn't quite reflect that.

However, Aston Villa are a difficult opponent and the Lilywhites will be missing some key players. Although there is hope that captain Son Heung-min could return, a hamstring injury to Micky van de Ven means Spurs will at least partially play with a rotated defense, and Cristian Romero and Timo Werner both left the field in midweek what little things looked like. Villa, who have endured a somewhat turbulent season themselves, will be keen to prove a point against strong opposition and Spurs will need to ensure they make full use of Ange balls to ensure the points stay where they belong in addition.

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Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, UK
Sunday, November 3, 2024
Time: 9:00am ET, 2:00pm UK
TV: USA Network, Sky Sports Premier League (UK). Check international listings on Livesoccertv.com
Streaming: nbcsports.com

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