Tottenham edge Villa as Richarlison hits landmark
Spurs sit 17th on 37 points and face Leeds (H), Chelsea (A), Everton (H). Form has improved, but each match is a potential stumbling block in a tight fight with West Ham and Forest.
Juventus, driven by Luciano Spalletti, push to sign Destiny Udogie and could offer Michele Di Gregorio. Report suggests a swap would not suit Tottenham, with Udogie still valued despite injuries.
Gallagher struck early and Richarlison headed a second from a Tel cross as Spurs won 2-1 at Villa Park. Buendia hit a late reply but De Zerbi’s side climbed to 17th on 37 points with three games left.
Spurs earned back-to-back league wins, with a standout 9/10 display likened to Mousa Dembele in the Villa victory.
De Zerbi hailed Spurs’ 2-1 win at Villa and urged focus with three tough games ahead. He praised high pressing, calm possession and standout displays from Gallagher, Kolo Muani, Tel and the centre-backs.
Villa made seven changes and lost 2-1 to Spurs, prompting fan fury over ‘integrity’ as relegation rivals suffered. Emery defended rotation, saying Tottenham simply played better.
De Zerbi lauded Gallagher as ‘like 12 players’ and praised Kolo Muani, Tel and the centre-backs after the 2-1 win at Villa, alongside positive noises following injury fears for Bentancur and Van de Ven.
Barcelona eye Cristian Romero as Plan B to Alessandro Bastoni. Hansi Flick values his leadership and pedigree. Sport suggest a €50m ‘very good price’, though Spurs are unlikely to discount heavily.
Glenn Hoddle backed Spurs to get results against Leeds and Everton after the ‘titanic’ win at Villa, boosting Premier League survival hopes.
Richarlison’s header made it 10 league goals, equalling Firmino’s Brazilian record of five 10+ PL seasons. The 2-1 win at Villa lifted Spurs to 17th on 37 points, one above West Ham with three to play.
