Tottenham i Aston Villa They are yet to win a Premier League game against each other this season and Saturday’s kick-off in north London is hugely important for both teams.
Spurs are arguably under the most pressure given their summer of heavy investment which has yet to pay off. Their biggest problem has come in attack without goals in their four games.
The picture is slightly different for Villa after a huge change in the off-season which saw many of their Europa League winning sides leave.
Boss Unai Emery will need time to mold his new squad into a potent XI.
Here, 101 Great Goals brings you all the team news ahead of the 12.30pm kick-off.
TOTTENHAM NEWS
Roberto De Zerbi makes one change to the side that drew with Everton in their last league outing: World Cup winner Pedro Porro returns for Archie Gray, who drops to the bench.
Tottenham: Kinsky; Leek, Van de Ven, Van Hecke, Robertson; Fernandes, Tonali, Bentancur; Savio, Marmoush, Solanke
Tottenham Subs: Dubravka, Tosin, Senesi, Gallagher, Madison, Udogie, Gray, Bergvall, Kudus
ASTON VILLA TEAM NEWS
Villa welcome back Joao Gomes after the Brazilian completed his three-match ban following his red card against Brighton. Summer signing Johan Manzambi makes his first start.
Pau Torres, Leon Goretzka, Ian Maatsen and Amadou Onana remain on the sidelines.
Aston Villa: Suzuki; Wan-Bissaka, Lindelof, Mings, Ruggeri; Chamber, McGinn, Gomes, Buendia, Manzambi; Jackson
Aston Villa substitutes: Wright, Cash, Harwood-Bellis, Barkley, Garnacho, Abraham, Mbaye, Bogarde, Hemmings
Tottenham v Aston Villa recent form and stats
- Tottenham have failed to win any of their opening four Premier League games this season.
- Spurs have scored just one Premier League goal so far.
- Tottenham have drawn 0-0 in their last two league games.
- Aston Villa have picked up just one point from their opening four Premier League games.
- Villa have scored seven goals in their last three games in all competitions.
- Aston Villa have won four of their last five meetings with Tottenham.
- Tottenham’s 2-1 win at Villa Park in May was the only exception during that run.
Where to watch Tottenham v Aston Villa: TV and online streaming
Tottenham v Aston Villa can be watched live in the UK TNT Sports and HBO Max. The game takes place at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday and kicks off at 12:30 BST.
