If Tottenham’s victory at Wolves last weekend was a case of win-at-all-costs, then their first-half dismantling of Aston Villa was the result of the pressure being lifted after ending an 118 day wait for a league win.
Whereas at Molineux their play was beset by a nervous energy, with Joao Palhinha eventually breaking the deadlock in the 82nd minute, Spurs did not seem overawed by expectation at Villa Park.
