Premier League: Aston Villa stun Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 to pile distress on Antonio Conte

Unai Emery’s Aston Villa produced a high efficiency to stun Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday within the first Premier League match of 2023. Emi Buendia and Douglas Luiz scored the objectives for Villa as Spurs appeared off color on the night.

New Delhi,UPDATED: Jan 1, 2023 21:34 IST

Buendia and Luiz scored as Villa surprised Spurs on Sunday (Courtesy: Reuters)

By India Today Web Desk: Aston Villa produced a memorable efficiency to stun Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 within the first Premier League sport of 2023 on Sunday.

Goals from Emi Buendia and Douglas Luiz secured all three factors for the Midlands facet as Antonio Conte’s workforce had a day to neglect.

Tottenham Hotspur struggled to search out any rhythm within the early minutes of the sport as Harry Kane minimize a annoyed determine up high for the hosts. The first main likelihood of the sport fell to Aston Villa as Ollie Watkins made his manner into the field. The England ahead’s shot was dragged effectively extensive.

Kane’s frustrations continued as he did not have any contact of the ball within the first 20 minutes of the match as Spurs have been struggling for concepts in assault.

Unai Emerry’s facet appeared strong on the again to thwart any try into the field by the hosts however they’d a nervy second within the thirty ninth minute as Ivan Perisic was in a position to drag Rob Olsen out of his line. The Croatian floated in a ball to Kane however his header was cleared off the road by a superb piece of defending from Ashley Young.

Spurs got here out with some intent within the second half however have been handled a significant blow as Lloris did not clear a protracted vary effort from Douglas Luiz. The ball bounced off the Spurs goalkeeper’s chest and fell to Watkins, who put in a well-timed go to Buendia. The Argentine slotted it dwelling to offer Villa the lead within the match.

Perisic had an excellent likelihood within the 57th minute as a cross from Bissouma reached him after going previous the Villa defenders. The Croatian winger, nonetheless, could not get his angles proper and the shot went extensive.

Chasing the sport, the hosts made a couple of modifications as they introduced on Ryan Sessegnon for Bryan Gil. Spurs would have some good share of possession earlier than Luiz made it 2-0 for the guests within the 73rd minute.

Boubacar Kamara dispossessed Kane and put in a go to the Brazilian, who performed a one-two with John McGinn earlier than getting into and scoring from shut vary.

Several modifications have been made by Villa as they appeared to protect their lead and all three factors as Spurs saved on making an attempt to get on the scoresheet. Seven minutes have been added on ultimately, however Spurs could not benefit from it as they failed on the prospect to enter the highest 4.

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Jan 1, 2023