Tottenham Hotspur resume their Premier League duties on Sunday with a home game against Aston Villa.

Spurs entered the October international break with a 2-1 win over Leeds United at Elland Road, which ended their three-game winless run in all competitions. Thomas Frank’s side have started the season well and must be eager to continue the momentum against Aston Villa.

Aston Villa have recovered well after a slow start to the campaign. They have won four of their last five games in all competitions, picking up form perhaps at the right moment. Key players such as Ollie Watkins, Morgan Rogers, John McGinn and Ezri Konsa are getting back into the groove, providing the Villans with the kind of stability they need to amass points consistently. So, this clash will not be a straightforward one.

Thomas Frank’s Tottenham welcome Aston Villa on Sunday

The battles between Tottenham and Aston Villa over the years have been entertaining to watch. But Villa have come out on top in their last two meetings with Spurs, which will certainly give Thomas Frank plenty to think about ahead of the game. The Dane will be hoping to turn the tide on Sunday when the two sides meet in the...