Morgan Rogers struck a spectacular equaliser from distance as Aston Villa levelled at Tottenham in the Premier League on Sunday.
England midfielder Rogers, whose improving performances had been praised by Villa boss Unai Emery in the build-up to his side’s attempt to win a fifth successive match in all competitions – arrowed a thunderous finish past Guglielmo Vicario to level in the 37th minute at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Morgan Rogers, TAKE A BOW! 🤩 pic.twitter.com/PxLsH1WjgI
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) October 19, 2025
“The strike is simply stunning,” former England defender Andy Hinchcliffe told Sky Sports. “There’s pace on it, there’s dip. No chance for the goalkeeper.
“Villa have struggled to break Tottenham down but, in Morgan Rogers, they have an individual who can turn a game.”
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Tottenham vs Aston Villa: Kudus goal
In-form Mohammed Kudus’ cross led to Spurs taking a fith-minute lead in pursuit of a victory that would send them second.
Joao Palhinha rose to meet the delivery at the near post, nodding the ball in front of goal for Rodrigo Bentancur to score with a half-volley.
Inside five minutes Spurs have the lead! ⚪️ pic.twitter.com/VWdXpMAFpc
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) October 19, 2025
“It’s a wonderful ball in from Kudus – such quality,” former England goalkeeper Rob Green told BBC Radio 5 Live.
“Bentancur is in the ideal position, it skids off the surface and he does well to control the volley. Lightning start for Tottenham.”
Kudus thought he had struck again from Mathys Tel’s pass shortly afterwards, only to be ruled offside in a decision confirmed by a Video Assistant Referee check.
“It is a really, really disappointing motion for Kudus to drift offside,” said Green. “There is no need.
“He has the view of the whole pitch and it’s not a ball that he can’t get to. Villa are sleeping.”
Tottenham vs Villa teams
Kevin Danso replaced Cristian Romero for Tottenham after the captain suffered an injury in the warm-up, with Micky van de Ven taking the armband.
On-loan Paris Saint-Germain forward Randal Kolo Muani returned on the bench following a dead leg, but striker Dominic Solanke (ankle) was out, as was midfielder Yves Bissouma, who was injured on international duty with Mali.
Defenders Radu Dragusin and Kota Takai and midfielders James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski were also sidelined.
Spurs started the game unbeaten in seven matches in all competitions and ended a run of two league draws with a 2-1 win at Leeds United on October 4.
Tottenham starting XI: Guglielmo Vicario, Pedro Porro, Kevin Danso, Micky van de Ven, Djed Spence, Joao Palhinha, Rodrigo Bentancur, Mohammed Kudus, Xavi Simons, Mathys Tel, Wilson Odobert
Tottenham substitutes: Antonin Kinsky, Jun’ai Byfield, Archie Gray, Lucas Bergvall, Pape Mater Sarr, Richarlison, Brennan Johnson, Randal Kolo Muani
Villa lineup vs Tottenham
Ollie Watkins returned on the bench for Villa, having missed England’s 5-0 win in Latvia on Tuesday with an injury the striker sustained during the Three Lions’ home victory over Wales five days earlier.
Centre-back Tyrone Mings had been a doubt and missed a third consecutive game.
Manager Unai Emery had said England international Rogers’ form is “getting better”. “He started [the season] a little bit like the team – not performing very well, not confident.
“In the last matches he played, maybe he’s not scoring, but he’s playing better. He’s feeling better [and] confident.
“Playing with the national team, [with] how they were performing collectively and individually… [he is taking] responsibility and being a protagonist, like he [has been in the past] in [our] starting 11.”
The Villans had won their last four games across the top flight and the Europa League, beating Burnley 2-1 at home two weeks ago
Aston Villa starting XI: Emi Martinez, Matty Cash, Ezri Konsa, Pau Torres, Lucas Digne, John McGinn, Amadou Onana, Boubacar Kamara, Morgan Rogers, Evann Guessand, Donyell Malen
Villa substitutes: Marco Bizot, Ian Maatsen, Victor Lindelof, Ross Barkley, Ollie Watkins, Jadon Sancho, Emi Buendia, Harvey Elliott, Lamare Bogarde
How to watch Spurs vs Villa: TV channel, live online stream
Kick-off on Sunday was at 14:00 BST (09:00 ET / 06:00 PT), with live coverage in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Ultra.
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Sky Sports memberships include access to all 12 live Sky Sports channels and Sky Sports+, which offers live streams and a dedicated channel.
Premier League results and fixtures this weekend
Saturday, October 18
Nottingham Forest 0-3 Chelsea
Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1 Newcastle
Burnley 2-0 Leeds United
Crystal Palace 3-3 Bournemouth
Manchester City 2-0 Everton
Sunderland 2-0 Wolves
Fulham 0-1 Arsenal
Sunday, October 19
Tottenham 1-1 Aston Villa (HT)
Liverpool vs Manchester United (16:30)
Monday, October 20
West Ham vs Brentford (20:00)
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