Tottenham Hotspur showcased an impressive performance against Aston Villa, securing a convincing 4-0 victory that significantly enhances their position in the Premier League’s top four race.
This match held crucial implications for Spurs, who were trailing Unai Emery’s side by five points before kick-off, with a potential defeat widening the gap further.
The game remained goalless in the first half, but Tottenham unleashed a flurry of action in the second period.
James Maddison initiated the scoring shortly after the break, connecting with a cross to give Spurs the lead.
The lead was swiftly doubled as Brennan Johnson unleashed a powerful shot into the top corner of the net.
Villa’s hopes of a comeback were dashed when captain John McGinn received a red card for a reckless tackle on Destiny Udogie, leaving Villa with ten men.
Taking advantage of the numerical superiority, Son Heung-min secured a third goal in injury time.
The scoring was completed by Timo Werner, who netted a fourth with a well-placed finish past the stranded Emi Martinez.