Saturday's early Premier League kickoff pits crisis club against crisis club, as Tottenham Hotspur welcome Aston Villa to their home.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsNeither side has a single top-flight win to shout about in 2026-2027, but unlike their hapless hosts, the Lions at least managed to snap their Premier League goal drought in gameweek four.Roberto De Zerbi's men succumbed to a 3-1 EFL Cup reverse against Liverpool midweek, extending their winless run in all competitions to four games.##NAJAVA_MECA_9968560##Finding themselves in 17th place with just two points and zero Premier League goals scored, the dreaded boos are already ringing out at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.Aston Villa's start to the season has also been far from smooth, collecting just one point from four top-flight outings to sit 19th in the standings.However, Unai Emery's side appear to be turning the corner in front of goal. After netting just once in their opening four matches overall, Villa have scored seven times across their last three games in all competitions, including a 3-1 midweek Carabao Cup triumph at Coventry City.Kick-off: 2:30 PM (Kenyan Time), Saturday 19 SeptemberVenue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, LondonPremier League Round 5Current standings: Tottenham Hotspur (17th, 2 pts), Aston Villa (19th, 1 pt)Harambee Stars winger benched as Real Sociedad lose to Europa League debutantsQualification implications: The winner secures their first Premier League victory of the season and moves out of the bottom four.Form GuideTottenham❌ Loss vs Liverpool (1-3 – EFL Cup)➖ Draw vs Everton (0-0 – PL)➖ Draw vs Nottingham Forest (0-0 – PL)❌ Loss vs Newcastle (0-2 – PL)✅ Win vs Charlton Athletic (5-1 – EFL Cup)Aston Villa✅ Win vs Coventry City (3-1 – EFL Cup)❌ Loss vs Nottingham Forest (1-2 – PL)✅ Win vs Club Brugge (3-2 – Champions League)➖ Draw vs Hull City (0-0 – PL)❌ Loss vs Arsenal (0-1 – PL)Head-to-Head (Last Five Meetings)Aston Villa 1-2 Tottenham (May 2026 – Premier League)Tottenham 1-2 Aston Villa (Jan 2026 – FA Cup)Tottenham 1-2 Aston Villa (Oct 2025 – Premier League)Aston Villa 2-0 Tottenham (May 2025 – Premier League)Aston Villa 2-1 Tottenham (Feb 2025 – FA Cup)Team News##NAJAVA_MECA_9968586##Tottenham🟡 Sandro Tonali – Unspecified knock (doubt).🟡 Pedro Porro – Muscle injury (doubt).❌ Dejan Kulusevski – Knee/fitness issue (out).❌ Xavi Simons – Knee injury (out).❌ Wilson Odobert – Knee injury (out).❌ Mykhaylo Mudryk – Ankle injury (out).❌ Richarlison – Injury (out).🟢 James Maddison – Returning to fitness; available to feature.Aston Villa🟢 Joao Gomes – Returns from three-game suspension.🟡 Matty Cash – Muscle injury (doubt).🟡 Brian Madjo – Ankle injury (doubt).❌ Pau Torres – Hamstring injury (out).❌ Leon Goretzka – Knee injury (out).❌ Ian Maatsen – Ankle injury (out).❌ Amadou Onana – Knee injury (out).🟡 Marco Bizot – Back injury (doubt).Nightmare continues: Marseille smashed in IstanbulPlayer to Watch: Tammy Abraham (Aston Villa)Tammy Abraham has stepped up admirably for Aston Villa in recent outings, seizing his opportunity in the final third.The English striker scored twice in midweek to lead Villa to a 3-1 EFL Cup victory over Coventry City, building crucial confidence as the Lions look to get their Premier League campaign up and running.Abraham's physical profile, intelligent movement, and clinical finishing inside the box make him Villa's primary goal threat against a Tottenham defense that has struggled for consistency.With Nicolas Jackson also competing for starting minutes, Abraham will be determined to carry his midweek cup momentum into Saturday's clash to punish a depleted Spurs backline.🟢 Safe Bet (Low Risk)Aston Villa to Win or Draw (Double Chance)🟡 Smart Bet (Medium Risk)Under 2.5 Goals🔴 Long Shot (High Risk)Aston Villa to Win & Both Teams to Score – NoDisclaimer: Whilst we do our utmost to offer good advice and information, we cannot be held responsible for any loss that may be incurred as a result of gambling.
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