Tottenham Hotspur came from behind to secure a convincing 4-1 victory over Aston Villa, ending Villa’s seven-game unbeaten run in the Premier League. The win pushed Spurs to seventh in the table, just two points behind fifth-placed Villa.
Aston Villa initially took the lead in a subdued first half, with Morgan Rogers poking home from close range following a Lucas Digne corner. Spurs responded immediately after halftime as Brennan Johnson equalized with a back-post tap-in from a precise Son Heung-min cross.
The game shifted in Tottenham’s favor when Dominic Solanke struck twice in quick succession, showcasing both his skill and Spurs’ fluid teamwork. His first goal came from a beautifully executed one-touch move, latching onto Dejan Kulusevski’s clever pass before chipping Villa’s goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez. Moments later, a defensive error by Pau Torres led to Solanke’s second goal, as substitute Richarlison set him up for a simple finish.
James Maddison added to Villa’s woes in stoppage time, scoring a sublime free kick that curled around the wall and into the top corner. Manager Ange Postecoglou, pleased with the team’s resilience and Solanke’s standout performance, praised his summer signing’s “unbelievable” effort on the pitch.
The win follows Tottenham’s recent bounce-back performance, including their League Cup victory over Manchester City, signaling a return to form. Despite the emphatic win, Postecoglou emphasized a grounded approach as the team looks to build on this momentum.