Following their defeat to Crystal Palace last week, Tottenham have made an impressive comeback by eliminating Manchester City from the EFL Cup and defeating a strong Aston Villa side in just one week. This victory propels Spurs to seventh place in the table, just two points behind Villa in fifth. That wraps up our coverage of this match, but be sure to stay tuned to Tribe for the exciting clash between Manchester United and Chelsea, which is set to kick off shortly. Until next time, this is Sanil Karan signing off.

Ange Postecoglou's side quickly rectified their first-half shortcomings, with Brennan Johnson scoring just three minutes into the second half, converting Son Heung-min's excellent cross to equalize. This goal sparked an increased intensity from Spurs, as Dominic Solanke tested Emiliano Martinez with a low shot. In a surprising tactical shift, Postecoglou substituted Son for Richarlison just before the hour mark, while Villa’s Rogers also left the pitch as both teams tried to regain their composure. With only a few minutes left, Solanke found the net thanks to a clever assist from Dejan Kulusevski, marking his third consecutive goal against Villa. Just minutes later, Pape Matar Sarr’s steal in midfield set up Richarlison, who laid the ball off for Solanke to tap in his second. The quick succession of goals deflated Villa, and Spurs capped off their performance when James Maddison scored his 50th Premier League goal with a perfectly placed free-kick in stoppage time, securing a comprehensive victory.

Spurs dominated possession in the first half, but the match struggled for rhythm due to numerous fouls from both teams disrupting the flow of play. Against the run of play, Villa nearly took the lead when Amadou Onana hit the post with a header, before Morgan Rogers capitalized on Spurs' poor defending from a corner to score from close range. Ollie Watkins, quiet for most of the half, missed a golden opportunity to extend Villa's lead before halftime by dragging a shot wide. Despite having more possession, Tottenham struggled to create clear chances, relying on speculative long-range efforts.

As Spurs hold possession at the back, Villa intensify their pressing, trying to force a mistake. The pressure builds, and Spurs look to maintain their composure under the looming threat from the Villa attackers. Finally, Porro makes a decisive move, clearing the ball downfield to relieve the pressure and reset the play. No need to take pressure now.

ICING ON A VERY DELICIOUS CAKE FOR SPURS! Maddison steps up to take the free kick from the edge of the box, and he executes it with precision and finesse. With a graceful curve, he bends the ball around the wall, sending it soaring into the top right corner of the net.

Maddison picks out Solanke at the top of the box with a well-timed pass, setting him up for a promising opportunity. However, just as Solanke attempts to make his move, Carlos intervenes with a push that sends him sprawling to the ground, resulting in a free kick in a dangerous area.

Solanke wins the ball in the Villa half, showcasing great determination as he steals possession. Johnson then draws a foul from Philogene, earning Spurs a free kick that allows them to regroup and maintain their advantage. With the match clock ticking down, Spurs opt for a short free kick, cleverly choosing to kill time.

Konsa finds Bailey on the right flank, but Villa struggle to maintain their forward momentum as Spurs apply pressure. With defenders closing in, Bailey is forced to retreat, pushing the play backwards rather than advancing towards the Spurs goal.