Time to Rise - Tottenham vs Aston Villa

Although Tottenham struggled immensely to stay in the league last season, following De Zerbi’s appointment they finished 17th – one place above the relegation zone. Building on this success, the club endeavoured to build a squad in line with their manager’s requirements. The North London side spent over 350 million euros on transfer fees but failed to generate even half that amount through player sales. Signings such as Tonali, Mateus Fernandes, Savinho and Van Hecke have not been enough to secure a win in four weeks; yet, even managing to pick up two points without scoring a single goal could be considered a success. The fact that they have kept two clean sheets suggests the team is on the right track defensively. In terms of attack, there do not appear to be any major squad issues standing in the way of success; Marmoush, Savinho and Solanke possess the potential to create chances up front with the right organisation. It is a great irony that a team which, philosophically, prioritises playing attractive football over winning has failed to score a single goal in four weeks. Tottenham is a socio-economically disadvantaged area of London. Like many football clubs, they represent the working class. The team from this area – a meeting point for immigrants and, in particular, the Jewish community – is the envy of many rivals with its state-of-the-art stadium. The money spent and the philosophy behind the club suggest it is high time for this team to secure victories with plenty of goals. This week’s opponents, however, look tougher on paper than any of the teams faced in the first four weeks – and they, too, have not started the season well.

Tottenham vs Aston Villa tickets

Despite their recent struggles, Tottenham are still considered one of the ‘Big Six’ in the Premier League, whilst Emery’s Aston Villa – the reigning Europa League champions and, although not title contenders in recent seasons, still a force to be reckoned with in the Champions League – promise us great excitement and a hard-fought contest. You can purchase tickets for the Tottenham Hotspur v Aston Villa match to be part of this thrilling Saturday afternoon as two major clubs look to turn their seasons around.

No wins in four matches

Aston Villa, who won the Europa League by beating Freiburg in last season’s final in Istanbul, have made their worst-ever start to a season when considering the first four weeks since the 1997–98 season, having picked up just one point. The Birmingham side, who finished the 1997–98 season in seventh place after starting with zero points, also failed to win any of their first four league matches last season, managing only two draws, and finished the league in fourth place. Looking back at past poor starts, there appears to be no cause for concern for Emery’s side. For the club, which has long been a symbol of the Midlands’ defiance against the capital on the football pitch, the time has now come to make a move. Despite putting up a strong fight against Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup Final, only to lose 2–1, and having defeated Club Brugge 3–2 away in their first Champions League match, the Lions are set to battle for their first league victory in a tough away fixture – experience it live.