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Spurs & Villa: A Premier League Draw Drought
19 Sep
Summary
- Spurs and Aston Villa haven't drawn in 22 Premier League meetings.
- Tottenham has recorded two consecutive 0-0 draws recently.
- Aston Villa has won four of their last six away games against Spurs.
In a striking Premier League trend, Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa have not played to a draw in their last 22 league meetings. This series of decisive results shows Tottenham with 15 wins and Aston Villa with 7 victories. Aston Villa has notably improved their away form against Spurs, winning four of their most recent six visits, a stark contrast to their previous record on Tottenham's ground.
Tottenham's recent matches have been characterized by a defensive solidity bordering on infrequency, with two successive 0-0 draws. This mirrors a similar feat not seen for the club since early 2001. Aston Villa, meanwhile, is experiencing a slower start to their top-flight season, failing to secure a win in their opening five games, a pattern not seen since the 1920s.
The tactical battle between managers Unai Emery and Roberto De Zerbi has also seen shifts. While Emery initially had the upper hand against De Zerbi, the tide has turned in their most recent encounters. Both teams also rank poorly for expected goals this season, indicating struggles in creating high-quality scoring opportunities. Aston Villa has, however, found success through substitute goals, with a significant portion of their league goals coming from the bench.
