Tottenham are looking to keep their slim hopes of a top four finish this season alive as they make the trip to the Midlands to face Aston Villa. Spurs currently sit six points behind Manchester United in fourth, having played one game extra, making for an unlikely return to the Champions League.
The side would likely have to win all three of their remaining fixtures, hopeful that both Manchester United and Liverpool don't earn a few wins in their final matches. Given the inconsistency of all the sides chasing fourth though, it's not impossible and Ryan Mason will be hopeful his side can at least keep their rivals honest and leave the season on a high note.
Villa had top four ambitions of their own at one point, but now sit eighth, though they could drag Tottenham into an uncomfortable fight for Europe in general. The Villains are three points behind the Lilywhites and a win for them could put the cat amongst the pigeons.
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Football pundits have had their attempt at predicting how the clash will play out, though there doesn't appear to be lots of faith in Tottenham to get a result...
Chris Sutton - BBC Sport
Former Premier League striker Chris Sutton has backed Aston Villa to show up and win on the day, claiming he is unsure of how Spurs may play. He told BBC Sport: "Villa have slipped up a couple of times recently but I really have no idea which Spurs side will show up and I cannot back them when they are so inconsistent. Unai Emery's side won 2-0 at Tottenham this season, so I am going for them to do the double."
Score prediction: Aston Villa 2-1 Tottenham
Paul Merson - Sportskeeda
Former Arsenal star Paul Merson has disagreed with Sutton, believing that Villa might "crumble" after the weight of recent results against them. He told Sportskeeda: "This is going to be an open game and Tottenham have the better finisher in Harry Kane.
"Villa will be pleased with the way the season has gone to get where they are now after a poor start. But what worries me is that they got many of their positive results when the pressure was off. As soon as Europe was in the vicinity, they started to crumble."
Score prediction: Aston Villa 1-1 Tottenham
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