When one team has a huge motive to win, and the other barely has a reason to play, things usually end the way they ended last night at Villa Park. The uninterested and UEL-focused Tottenham arrived in Birmingham just because they were obliged to, with their minds entirely concentrated on the upcoming Europa League final against Man United and Aston Villa used their indifference to make a gigantic step towards their second Champions League participation in a row, beating Spurs 2-0.What a win for @AVFCOfficial as they continue their charge for a Champions League spot!#AVLTOT pic.twitter.com/7uqh1ccWoY— Premier League (@premierleague) May 16, 2025 Given that the “all-English” UEL final is in only four days, Ange Postecoglou gave several players with less playing time, like Sergio Reguilon, Antonin Kinsky, Archie Gray, Wilson Odobert, and Mikey Moore, a chance in the XI. Even though Aston Villa dominated the first half, this “mixed” Spurs lineup held out for a goalless opening period.”El Pinguino” pushes Chelsea to the edge of UCL!Still, the Villans’ pressure intensified after the break, as they finally managed to break the deadlock in the 59th minute over Ezri Konsa, following a corner-kick.ezri konsa’s goal 😍 pic.twitter.com/w7oRNywKhk— Gabriella (@gabsavfc_) May 16, 2025 Fourteen minutes later, Boubacar Kamara’s powerful strike from the edge of the box – his first-ever Premier League goal – sealed the deal for the home team, which now sits in fifth Premier League spot with as many points as Chelsea and Newcastle, though the Magpies will play their 37th-round clash against Arsenal tomorrow.As for Tottenham, they have long given up on competing in the EPL and their total focus is solely on the epic European duel against the Red Devils (Wednesday, 22.00).ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE – MATCHDAY 37Friday Aston Villa – Tottenham 2-0 (0-0)/Konsa 59, Kamara 73/Chelsea – Manchester United 1-0 (0-0)/Cucurella 71/Sunday 14.00: (1.42) Everton (5.00) Southampton (8.00)16.15: (2.80) West Ham (3.25) Nott.Forest (2.60)17.00: (1.95) Brentford (3.75) Fulham (3.70)17.00: (2.35) Leicester (3.50) Ipswich (3.15)18.30: (2.00) Arsenal (3.70) Newcastle (3.85)Monday 22.00: (2.75) Brighton (3.50) Liverpool (2.50)Tuesday22.00: (2.30) Crystal Palace (3.35) Wolverhampton (3.15)22.00: (1.55) Man.City (4.20) Bournemouth (5.90)***odds are subject to change***
