The fourth round of the 2024/25 FA Cup will see Aston Villa take on Tottenham Hotspur at Villa Park on Sunday, February 9, 2025. This match was a tough test for Tottenham, who had just lost 4-0 to Liverpool in the EFL Cup semi-final. On the other hand, Aston Villa are also trying to bounce back from a 0-2 defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Tottenham vs Aston Villa
Tottenham Hotspur come into this match in less than ideal circumstances. Ange Postecoglou’s men suffered a major blow at Anfield after Liverpool thrashed them 4-0 in the second leg of the EFL Cup semi-final. Tottenham’s hopes of winning silverware in Postecoglou’s second season in charge are growing, given their inconsistent form.
Aston Villa vs Tottenham
However, the win was not enough to lift them to the top of the table. Tottenham are still closer to the relegation zone than the European competition in terms of points.
Their FA Cup journey has also not been very impressive. In the third round, they had to play until extra time to beat non-league side Tamworth 3-0. Although they eventually progressed, their performance in the match raised many questions about the quality and mentality of the team.
Aston Villa vs Tottenham
Meanwhile, Aston Villa have also had their ups and downs in recent weeks. Unai Emery’s side beat West Ham United 2-1 in the third round of the FA Cup, thanks to goals from Amadou Onana and Morgan Rogers. However, after that win, Villa have only managed to win one of their last five matches in all competitions.
Aston Villa vs Tottenham
They also suffered a disappointing 0-2 defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Midlands derby. However, Aston Villa have a fairly good home record, having gone 10 games unbeaten at Villa Park since October 2024. However, they have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last six home matches.
Aston Villa vs Tottenham
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