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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

Dier launches the ball over the top for Son to chase. Konsa calmly shepherds it out of play.

9 April 2022 18:39

Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur

Doherty tries to beat Cash down Spurs' left and gets caught by the Villa right-back. The Irishman winces but eventually gets to his feet.

9 April 2022 18:38

Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur

Son has been directly involved in 16 goals in his last 17 Premier League appearances (11 goals, 5 assists). The South Korean is at the top of his game at the moment. It's at the right time of the season for Spurs too.

9 April 2022 18:37

Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham get the game's first shot away. Kane fires wide from outside the box.

9 April 2022 18:35

Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur

Kulusevski steals possession for Spurs down the right and bursts into the box. Villa deal capably with the Swede's looped cross.

9 April 2022 18:31

Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur

The hosts Villa get this game underway!

9 April 2022 18:30

Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham will be confident of maintaining their winning streak, having won their last six league games at Villa Park. Villa have won just two of their last 20 Premier League games against Spurs, last beating the Londoners here in January 2008. Can Spurs keep their top-four tilt going strong? Let's find out!

9 April 2022 18:28

Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur

Conte wisely places his trust in the same Tottenham 11 that dismantled Newcastle United 5-1 in their last match. Sessegnon is fit again but starts this game on the bench as Doherty keeps his place at left wing-back.

9 April 2022 18:26

Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur

Villa make two changes to their team from their 2-1 away defeat to Wolves last week. Luiz replaces Sanson in central midfield. Ings takes Bailey's place up front alongside Watkins.

9 April 2022 18:23

Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur

SUBS: Harry Winks, Davinson Sanchez, Joe Rodon, Ryan Sessegnon, Steven Bergwijn, Sergio Reguilon, Harvey White, Pierluigi Gollini, Lucas Moura.

9 April 2022 18:18

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