Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur
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Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur – FA Cup Fourth Round Preview (09-Feb-2025)
The FA Cup continues this weekend with a thrilling fourth-round encounter as Aston Villa hosts Tottenham Hotspur at Villa Park on February 9, 2025. Both teams will be aiming for a deep cup run, making this a highly anticipated fixture.
Match Preview
Aston Villa enters this clash on the back of a mixed run of form, including a recent 2-0 defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers. However, Unai Emery’s men have displayed resilience this season, and with home advantage, they will be optimistic about their chances.
Tottenham Hotspur, managed by Ange Postecoglou, are desperate for silverware after suffering a 4-0 loss to Liverpool in the Carabao Cup semi-finals. The FA Cup represents their last realistic shot at a trophy this season, adding extra pressure on Spurs to deliver a strong performance.
Team News
Aston Villa
Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio, recent signings, are expected to be available.
Key players missing include Ollie Watkins, Matty Cash, Pau Torres, Ross Barkley, Tyrone Mings, and Kortney Hause due to injuries.
Likely Formation: 4-2-3-1
Goalkeeper: Emiliano Martinez
Defenders: Garcia, Konsa, Kamara, Digne
Midfielders: Tielemans, Onana
Attackers: Malen, Rogers, Rashford
Striker: Asensio
Tottenham Hotspur
Richarlison, Timo Werner, and Dominic Solanke are unavailable due to injuries.
New loan signing Mathys Tel from Bayern Munich is expected to play a key role.
Likely Formation: 4-3-3
Goalkeeper: Kinsky
Defenders: Porro, Danso, Davies, Spence
Midfielders: Gray, Bergvall, Kulusevski
Forwards: Johnson, Tel, Moore
Tactical Analysis
Aston Villa will likely employ a structured and aggressive style under Emery, focusing on ball control and quick transitions. With Rashford adding pace and creativity, Villa could pose a real threat on the counterattack.
Tottenham, on the other hand, will look to dominate possession and press high up the pitch. With injuries limiting their attacking options, they may rely on wide play and deliveries into the box to break down Villa’s defense.
Prediction
Aston Villa’s home advantage, coupled with Spurs’ injury concerns, could tilt the balance in their favor. However, Tottenham’s attacking potential means this could be a tight contest.
Predicted Score: Aston Villa 2-1 Tottenham Hotspur
Where to Watch
The match will be broadcast live on BBC One in the UK and available for streaming on BBC iPlayer.
Stay tuned for post-match analysis and player ratings after the final whistle!
