Aston Villa set for Spurs test with Cash return
Villa are set for a double boost at Spurs, with Matty Cash and Joao Gomes available again, while Emery still has several injuries and key selection calls to make.
Emery backed Tottenham to finish in the top four under Roberto De Zerbi, while calling Saturday's trip to north London a huge challenge for Villa.
Sports Mole predict Tottenham 1-1 Villa, saying Emery's side have players and confidence returning and look more like their old selves before the trip to Spurs.
Villa are still being linked with River Plate midfielder Tobías Andrada, 19, after previously monitoring him before his summer move from Vélez Sarsfield.
Tottenham have been boosted before facing Villa, with Roberto De Zerbi confirming Pedro Porro, Sandro Tonali and James Maddison are all available to play.
Villa are among the clubs monitoring Sturm Graz midfielder Luca Weinhandl, 17, who is reportedly valued at £20m.
Villa’s ratings after the Tottenham win: Aaron Wan-Bissaka struggled and was hooked at half-time, while Johan Manzambi impressed with a goal and assist in a strong away display.
Villa claimed their first league win, beating Tottenham 3-2 away. Johan Manzambi, Nicolas Jackson and Emi Buendia scored before late Spurs goals could not deny Unai Emery’s side.
Villa head to Tottenham with both sides winless. None of the last 22 top-flight meetings ended level, though Opta's supercomputer gives Spurs a 48.7% win chance.
