The Storylines
It might be too early to call this a genuine six-pointer, but for two clubs that spent heavily over the summer, this early kick-off in north London carries real weight. Roberto De Zerbis Tottenham have failed to score in any of their four Premier League matches so far this season, an extraordinary run for a side backed with significant transfer investment, leaving them 17th in the table on just two points from four games.
Aston Villa are only marginally better off. Unai Emerys side have picked up a single point from their opening four fixtures and shipped seven goals in the process, finally ending a goalless run of their own with a strike in last weekends 1-2 home defeat to Nottingham Forest. Villa also head into the match having lost several key contributors over the summer, with Youri Tielemans, Ezri Konsa and Morgan Rogers all departing for Premier League rivals — losses that help explain the clubs underwhelming start.
Team News
Tottenham
Spurs had the third-worst home record in the division last season, winning only 15 points at their own stadium, and pressure is mounting on De Zerbi to find a first win — and a first goal — of the campaign in front of his own supporters. No suspensions are currently recorded for either side heading into the match.
Aston Villa
Emery faces a lengthy absentee list, with Amadou Onana, Leon Goretzka, Brian Madjo and Pau Torres all ruled out through injury. Nicolas Jackson, who scored in a recent Champions League win over Club Brugge, is expected to lead the line as Villa search for a first league win of the season.
Head-to-Head Watch
Recent history favours the visitors: Aston Villa have won four of the last five meetings between the two sides across all competitions, scoring nine goals to Tottenhams six in that stretch. Spurs only win in that run came in a 2-1 Premier League victory at Villa Park back in October 2025, while the most recent meeting — on May 3, 2026 — also went Villas way, 2-1 at Villa Park.
Players to Watch
| Player | Team | Why he matters |
|---|---|---|
| Richarlison | Tottenham | Spurs need a breakthrough goal from somewhere, and their attack will be under scrutiny again |
| Nicolas Jackson | Aston Villa | Villas central striker, coming off a goal in the Champions League against Club Brugge |
| John McGinn | Aston Villa | Experienced midfield leader, key to steadying Villas early-season wobble |
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