Tottenham face Aston Villa on Sunday with Nuno Espirito Santo under pressure after three consecutive Premier League defeats.
Spurs endured a wretched September and losses against Crystal Palace, Chelsea and Arsenal have left Nuno facing questions over whether he is up to the job.
Harry Kane scored a hat-trick as Tottenham thrashed Slovenian minnows NS Mura 5-1 in the Europa Conference League on Thursday to provide a welcome confidence boost.
But Nuno is also under pressure to start winning in a more convincing and coherent way than in wins over Manchester City, Wolves and Watford at the start of the season.
Villa look a good side under Dean Smith this season and come into the game on a high after winning 1-0 at Manchester United last weekend.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Tottenham vs Aston Villa is scheduled for an 2pm BST kick-off at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday.
Where to watch Tottenham vs Aston Villa
Sunday’s match will not be broadcast live on TV in the UK.
Tottenham vs Aston Villa lineups and team news
Tottenham XI: Lloris, Emerson, Romero, Dier, Reguilon, Skipp, Hojbjerg, Ndombele, Lucas Moura, Kane, Son
Subs: Doherty, Sanchez, Winks, Gil Salvatierra, Rodon, Lo Celso, Alli, Gollini, Scarlett.
Aston Villa XI: Martinez, Konsa, Hause, Mings, Cash, McGinn, Jacob Ramsey, Douglas Luiz, Targett, Ings, Watkins.
Subs: Buendia, Steer, Traore, Tuanzebe, Young, Nakamba, El Ghazi, Philogene-Bidace, Archer.
Tottenham vs Aston Villa prediction
This feels like a must-win game for Nuno. Thursday’s Europa League win, and the return to form of Kane, provided some building blocks and Spurs need to respond after last weekend’s chastening defeat at Arsenal.
Tottenham 2-1 Aston Villa
Premier League head to head (h2h) history and results
Tottenham wins: 22
Draws: 15
Villa wins: 15
Last meeting: Tottenham 1-2 Aston Villa (19/05/2021)
Betting odds and tips
- Tottenham to win: 11/10
- Draw: 12/5
- Villa to win: 12/5
