Tottenham and Aston Villa have yet to win a Premier League game between them this season and Saturday’s early kick off in North London carries huge importance for both teams.
Spurs arguably have the greater pressure given their summer of heavy investment that has yet to reap rewards. Their biggest issue has come in attack with no goals from their four games.
The picture is slightly different for Villa after enormous change in the off-season that resulted in many of their Europa League-winning squad depart.
It will take time for boss Unai Emery to mould his new squad into a potent XI.
Here, 101 Great Goals brings you all the team news ahead of the 12.30pm kickoff.
TOTTENHAM TEAM NEWS
Roberto De Zerbi makes one change to the side that drew with Everton in their last league outing – World Cup winner Pedro Porro returns in place of Archie Gray, who drops to the bench
Tottenham: Kinsky; Porro, Van de Ven, Van Hecke, Robertson; Fernandes, Tonali, Bentancur; Savio, Marmoush, Solanke
Tottenham Substitutes: Dubravka, Tosin, Senesi, Gallagher, Madison, Udogie, Gray, Bergvall, Kudus
ASTON VILLA TEAM NEWS
Villa welcome Joao Gomes back after the Brazilian completed his three-match suspension following his red card against Brighton. Summer signing Johan Manzambi makes his first start.
Pau Torres, Leon Goretzka, Ian Maatsen and Amadou Onana remain sidelined.
Aston Villa: Suzuki; Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Mings, Ruggeri; Kamara, McGinn, Gomes, Buendia, Manzambi; Jackson
Aston Villa Substitutes: Wright, Cash, Harwood-Bellis, Barkley, Garnacho, Abraham, Mbaye, Bogarde, Hemmings
Recent Form & Stats for Tottenham v Aston Villa
- Tottenham have failed to win any of their opening four Premier League matches this season.
- Spurs have scored just one Premier League goal so far.
- Tottenham have drawn their last two league matches 0-0.
- Aston Villa have taken just one point from their first four Premier League games.
- Villa have scored seven goals in their last three matches across all competitions.
- Aston Villa have won four of their last five meetings with Tottenham.
- Tottenham’s 2-1 win at Villa Park in May was the only exception during that run.
Recent Results : Tottenham
Recent Results : Aston Villa
Where to Watch Tottenham v Aston Villa: TV and online streams
Tottenham v Aston Villa will be available to watch live in the UK on TNT Sports and HBO Max. The match takes place at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday, with kick-off at 12:30 BST.
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