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Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction

Follow all the action from Villa Park

Sports Staff
Saturday 09 April 2022 14:30 BST
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A general view of Villa Park
A general view of Villa Park (Getty Images)

Follow live coverage as Aston Villa face Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League today.

Manchester City are reigning champions after a dominant 2020/21 season and Pep Guardiola's side are favourites to win it again boasting as they do one of the best squads in Europe.

European champions Chelsea have proven they have what it takes to dethrone City, however, having done it in last season's Champions League final and will be hoping to add a domestic title to the one won in Porto.

Liverpool were winners back in 2020 ending a 30-year wait for league glory and Jurgen Klopp is sure to have them back challenging again at the sharp end this season too while Manchester United will be looking to be back in the title picture with Cristiano Ronaldo returning to his former club in the summer.

It's not all about the action at the top though with Norwich, Watford and Brentford promoted to the top tier for 2020/21 and hoping to hold their own against the best English football has to offer and avoid the drop.

We will bring you all the action and updates from today's game in the live blog below:

Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur

HALF-TIME: ASTON VILLA 0-1 TOTTENHAM

9 April 2022 19:21

Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur

Spurs head the corner away and Kulusevski chases after it, tripping Ramsey. Coutinho goes straight for goal from a tight angle, looking to curl the ball in at the near post, but Lloris is equal to the shot! That's all for now.

9 April 2022 19:20

Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur

Coutinho shoots from inside the D. It deflects off Son and out for a Villa corner.

9 April 2022 19:19

Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur

Digne's cross from the left is met by Cash on the volley. Lloris dives to his left to save. The ball pops up into the air, but the Frenchman is able to get it under control before someone in a Villa shirt can tuck it into the net.

9 April 2022 19:18

Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur

There'll be four minutes added onto the end of this half. Watkins latches onto Ings' flick on but is outmuscled by Dier before he can pull the trigger.

9 April 2022 19:16

Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur

Villa survive the corner unscathed. They've been the better side in this first half, although they've pulled no punches with some of their tackling.

9 April 2022 19:15

Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur

Substitution Dejan Kulusevski Steven Charles Bergwijn

9 April 2022 19:14

Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur

Spurs nearly make it 2-0! Reguilon cuts onto his right foot and fires low towards goal. It's stopped by a combination of Martinez and Mings. Kane can't convert the rebound. The visitors will get a corner.

9 April 2022 19:13

Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur

Yellow Card Ashley Young

9 April 2022 19:12

Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur

Spurs finally get the chance to keep possession and venture out of their own half. Son promptly has his pocket picked by Luiz.

9 April 2022 19:11

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