Tottenham Hotspur made a giant step in their journey back to the UEFA Champions League as their three Sons scored and kept a clean sheet away at top-four rivals Aston Villa. In a game that was touted as a European six-pointer, James Maddison, Brennan Johnson, Heung-min Son and Timo Werner scored for Ange Postecoglou’s side on a day when nothing went right for the Birmingham club.In a high-octane six-pointer at Villa Park, Tottenham secured a potentially crucial 4-0 victory over Aston Villa, showcasing their resilience and clinical finishing.
The game started with both teams displaying their attacking prowess, but it was Tottenham who struck first in the 50th minute. Pape Matar Sarr provided a precise pass to Maddison, who calmly tapped the ball into an empty net, giving Tottenham the lead.Goal Aston Villa 0-2 TottenhamBRENNAN JOHNSON WITH THE SECOND!! pic.twitter.com/BjAw0weaRg— Pubity Sport (@pubitysport) March 10, 2024 Aston Villa tried to respond immediately and appealed for a penalty in the 5th minute after Ollie Watkins went down under a challenge, but the referee waved play on.
Tottenham continued to apply pressure, and their efforts paid off again in the 53rd minute. Heung-Min Son displayed great vision and sent a pass to Johnson, who showed brilliant composure inside the box to bury the ball into the top of the net, extending Tottenham’s lead to 2-0.
Aston Villa’s hopes of a comeback suffered a setback in the 65th minute when John McGinn was sent off after a reckless challenge, reducing them to ten men and effectively ending the game.Despite their numerical disadvantage, Aston Villa continued to push forward, but Tottenham’s defence held firm to secure the clean sheet and dealt the final blow in the added time, with captain Heung-min Son adding the third.TIMO WERNER MAKES IT 4-0!pic.twitter.com/XxLrNpgkEQ— The Spurs Watch (@TheSpursWatch) March 10, 2024 Villa couldn’t cope with the rampant visitors and Timo Werner added the fourth deep in added time. Unai Emery’s side was completely knocked out!As the final whistle blew, Tottenham emerged victorious as their fans enjoyed their day at Villa Park, knowing they’ve just made a big step towards a Champions League comeback.PREMIER LEAGUE – MATCHDAY 28SaturdayMan. Utd. – Everton 2-0 (2-0)/Fernandes 12 pen, Rashford 36 pen/Wolverhampton – Fulham 2-1 (0-0)/Ait-Nouri 52, Semedo 67 – Iwobi 90+9/Crystal Palace – Luton 1-1 (1-0)/Mateta 10 – Woodrow 90+6/Bournemouth – Sheffield Utd 2-2 (0-1)/Ouattara 64, Unal 90+2 – Hamer 28, Robinson 65/Arsenal – Brentford 2-1 (1-1)/Rice 19, Havertz 86 – Wissa 45+4/SundayAston Villa – Tottenham 0-4 (0-0)/Maddison 50, Johnson 53, Son 90+1, Werner 90+5/Brighton – Nottingham x-x (x-x)West Ham – Burnley x-x (x-x)18:45: (3.05) Liverpool (3.70) Man.City (2.35)Monday23:00: (2.00) Chelsea (3.70) Newcastle (3.90)***odds are subject to change***