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Tottenham Falls at Home to Efficient Aston Villa
London, October 19, 2025 – Tottenham Hotspur suffered a home defeat against Aston Villa in a match played at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The match, corresponding to the 8th round of the Premier League, saw a more efficient Aston Villa in front of goal take all three points.
Tottenham started strong, taking the lead in the 5th minute with a goal by R. Bentancur, assisted by J. Palhinha. However, Aston Villa reacted and equalized in the 37th minute thanks to M. Rogers.
The second half was equally contested. Aston Villa showed more decisiveness and E. Buendia scored the goal that gave them the victory in the 77th minute, assisted by L. Digne.
Tottenham dominated possession of the ball with 53%, but failed to translate it into goals. The Spurs had 9 shots, of which only 3 were on target. Aston Villa, on the other hand, made better use of their opportunities, with 8 total shots and 2 on target. Referee Simon Hooper cautioned two Tottenham players, M. van de Ven and K. Danso.
Substitutions tottenham: at minute 60 M. Tel came in and Richarlison went out., at minute 79 X. Simons came in and L. Bergvall went out., at minute 79 W. Odobert came in and R. Kolo Muani went out., at minute 86 R. Bentancur came in and P. M. Sarr went out., at minute 86 D. Spence came in and B. Johnson went out.
Substitutions aston villa: at minute 61 E. Guessand came in and E. Buendia went out., at minute 61 D. Malen came in and O. Watkins went out., at minute 82 L. Digne came in and I. Maatsen went out., at minute 82 A. Onana came in and R. Barkley went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Tottenham
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