We return to London after an international break that just seemed to drag on and on. Our reward for showing patience? A visit from Aston Villa.
Unai Emery’s side had a stilted, stuttering start to the season,
really struggling especially in attack, before finding some semblance of fluency in the couple of rounds prior to the break. It’s a trajectory not dissimilar to what we’ve seen with Tottenham Hotspur, the key difference being how often Spurs have managed to turn hard-fought contests into points, as well as the key context of Thomas Frank being a manager still very much finding his feet at a new club.
On paper, I think Spurs should be too strong; but Villa have had Spurs’ number far too often in recent times, and it’s hard to say how much fluency we will see following two weeks off. Will the sides be fresher, or more disjointed? Let’s see.
COYS!
Lineups
Lineups will be posted closer to kick-off.
Live Blog
How to Watch
Tottenham Hotspur vs. Aston Villa
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, UK
Sunday, October 19, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. ET, 2:00 p.m. UK
TV: USA Network, Sky Sports Premier League (UK). Check international listings at livesoccertv.com
Streaming: nbcsports.com
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