On this tenth Premier League matchday, Tottenham crushed Aston Villa with a decisive 4-1 victory, handing the Villans their first league defeat in three months. Dominic Solanke's double, scored in just six minutes, marked his resurgence in a Spurs jersey and helped Postecoglou’s side climb back to 16 points. With Manchester United and Chelsea yet to face off, Tottenham has reignited its ambitions and bounced back after a shaky start to the season.
Aston Villa, this season’s breakout team and unbeaten in the league since August, initially took the lead through Rogers’ goal in the 32nd minute, shortly after Onana hit the post. But the balance shifted early in the second half as Johnson equalized, sparking a surge from Tottenham that persisted despite Romero’s forced exit in the 61st minute. The Spurs took command, with Solanke netting a delightful lob over Martinez and then scoring again from a Richarlison assist, finally breaking Villa’s resistance. Maddison sealed the deal in stoppage time with a stunning free-kick, bringing the score to 4-1.
In need of a convincing win, Tottenham found in Solanke the game-changing force they had hoped for, validating their summer investment. For Aston Villa’s manager, Emery, it’s a moment to reassess: his team, now stuck at 18 points alongside Arsenal, must regain its stability, especially with an upcoming Champions League match followed by a challenging away fixture against league leaders Liverpool.
Premier League, Liverpool soars: Arsenal and City struggle, Tottenham sinks
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