Roberto De Zerbi takes his Tottenham Hotspur side to face Aston Villa in a high-stakes Premier League clash, with both teams chasing very different objectives late in the season.
Villa will be eager to respond after their Europa League semi-final first-leg defeat, while Spurs are fighting to stay in the top flight.
Kick-off details
Sunday, May 3 — 7:00pm (UK time)
How to watch (UK)
Live on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate
Streaming available via HBO Max
Team news
Aston Villa:
Out – Boubacar Kamara, Amadou Onana, Alysson
Tottenham Hotspur:
Out – Xavi Simons, Wilson Odobert, Mohammed Kudus, Dejan Kulusevski, Cristian Romero, Ben Davies, Guglielmo Vicario, Dominic Solanke
Doubt – Destiny Udogie
Predicted line-ups
Aston Villa (4-2-3-1):
Emiliano Martínez; Matty Cash, Ezri Konsa, Tyrone Mings, Ian Maatsen; Lamare Bogarde, Youri Tielemans; John McGinn, Ross Barkley, Morgan Rogers; Ollie Watkins
Tottenham (4-2-3-1):
Antonín Kinský; Pedro Porro, Kevin Danso, Micky van de Ven, Djed Spence; Rodrigo Bentancur, Yves Bissouma; Randal Kolo Muani, Lucas Bergvall, Mathys Tel; Richarlison
Form guide
Villa remain in the hunt for a top-five finish but need consistency. A recent win over Sunderland was followed by defeats to Fulham and Nottingham Forest in Europe, leaving them needing a response. Level on points with Liverpool, a strong result here could boost their Champions League push.
Tottenham, meanwhile, picked up a vital win against Wolves last time out, keeping survival hopes alive. Sitting just two points behind West Ham, every match is crucial. However, Spurs have not won at Villa Park since November 2024 — a record they’ll be desperate to change.
What the managers are saying
Villa boss Unai Emery emphasised the importance of consistency:
“Every match matters. We are focused on the Premier League and the challenge of returning to the Champions League. We need the supporters with us — their energy is vital.”
De Zerbi, meanwhile, urged belief within his squad:
“There’s too much negativity around. People think it’s over — it’s not. We have to fight, give everything on the pitch. We’re only two points behind West Ham. This is a tough moment, but we cannot think like losers.”
With pressure mounting at both ends of the table, this clash at Villa Park could prove decisive — whether for European ambitions or survival hopes.
