Aston Villa will hope Jack Grealish returns to inspire their misfiring attack against Tottenham. Dean Smith will make a decision regarding their talisman’s fitness on Sunday morning. A mild irritation for the manager compared with the soul-shattering migraine José Mourinho is nursing. The Portuguese attacked his team’s attitude after humiliation in Zagreb while his goalkeepers have spoken out too. Hugo Lloris said “it was a disgrace” while Joe Hart said “job done”. An unfortunate flub from Hart’s social media team but not exactly what a team aiming to actually return to European competition next season need. Villa will hope the implosion continues. Graham Searles
Sunday 7.30pm Sky Sports Premier League
Venue Villa Park
Last season Aston Villa 2 Tottenham 3
Referee Mike Dean
This season G18 Y61 R7 3.77 cards/game
Odds H 11-5 A 7-5 D 5-2
ASTON VILLA
Subs from Steer, Taylor, Nakamba, Jota, Davis, Chrisene, Heaton, Sanson, Trezeguet, Engels, Hayden, Hause, El Ghazi, Barkley
Doubtful Grealish (shin)
Injured Wesley (match fitness, unknown)
Suspended None
Discipline Y46 R2
Form DLWLDD
Leading scorer Watkins 10
TOTTENHAM
Subs from Hart, Whiteman, Doherty, Tanganga, Davies, Dier, Rodon, Sissoko, Winks, Bergwijn, Alli, Vinícius
Doubtful Son (hamstring)
Injured None
Suspended Lamela (one match)
Discipline Y40 R2
Form LLWWWL
Leading scorer Kane 16
