Tottenham v Aston Villa: match preview

Tottenham v Aston Villa: probable starters in bold, contenders in light Photograph: C

Tottenham have a much stronger squad after their late transfer activity but how they will line up is not clear. Kyle Walker-Peters looks most likely to fill Kieran Trippier’s vacated right-back spot, though a retooled Moussa Sissoko in the role is not out of the question. Dele Alli is out with a hamstring injury. For big spenders Aston Villa the team could be anything, but a spine of Tom Heaton, Tyrone Mings, John McGinn and Wesley looks likely. Paul MacInnes

Saturday 5.30pm Sky Sports Premier League

Venue Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Last season n/a

Referee Chris Kavanagh

This season G24 Y74 R2 3.16 cards/game

Odds H 1-3 A 21-2 D 5-1

TOTTENHAM

Subs from Gazzaniga, Sánchez, Nkoudou, Sissoko, Lo Celso, Aurier

Doubtful Aurier (hand)

Injured Dier (match fitness, 17 Aug), Alli (hamstring, 25 Aug), Davies (groin, unknown), Sessegnon (thigh, unknown), Wanyama (knee, unknown)

Suspended Foyth, Son (second of three)

Discipline Y56 R3 (last season)

Leading scorer Kane 17 (last season)

ASTON VILLA

Subs from Steer, Konsa, Douglas Luiz, Taylor, Lansbury, Trézéguet, Nyland, Kodjia, Elmohamady, Hause, O’Hare, Davis, Kalinic

Doubtful Steer (heel), Konsa (thigh), Douglas Luiz (match fitness)

Injured Chester (hamstring, 31 Aug)

Suspended None

Discipline Y78 R3 (last season)

Leading scorer Abraham 25 (last season)