Tottenham Hotspur travel to Villa Park on Sunday, knowing anything less than three points threatens their top-flight status.
Roberto De Zerbi’s men sit 18th in the Premier League and trail safety by two points. Spurs finally ended a fifteen-match winless run with a gritty 1–0 victory over Wolves last weekend.
They now seek successive league wins for the first time since the opening two matches. They have got a real opportunity to leapfrog their closest relegation rivals, 17th-placed West Ham, who were well beaten by Brentford on Saturday. However, a daunting injury list continues to hamper the Italian manager’s tactical plans.
Tottenham Hotspur team news
Dominic Solanke is a confirmed absentee after suffering a hamstring injury at Molineux. The striker was forced off in the first half against Wolves last weekend. De Zerbi remains unsure if the forward will feature again this season. His absence leaves a significant hole in the visitors’ attacking line.
Xavi Simons faces a long road back following a devastating ACL tear. He joins major absentees like Romero, Kudus, and Kulusevski on the sidelines. Guglielmo Vicario also remains unavailable following recent surgery on a hernia. The Italian manager must rely on his fringe players during this critical period.
Destiny Udogie provides a rare piece of positive news for the travelling fans. The full-back is available for selection after missing last weekend’s action. De Zerbi will decide if he starts or appears from the bench. Richarlison will likely take the leading role in a depleted offensive unit.
Tottenham Hotspur predicted lineup
Tottenham Hotspur predicted XI: Kinsky; Porro, Danso, van de Ven, Spence; Bissouma, Bentancur, Gallagher; Muani, Tel, Richarlison.
When will the match kick off?
The match at Villa Park kicks off at 19:00 BST on Sunday, 3 May 2026.
How to watch Aston Villa vs Tottenham?
UK viewers can watch the match live on TNT Sports 1. Coverage begins at 18:00 BST before the 19:00 kick-off. Fans can also stream the action through the HBO Max app and website.
