Aston Villa thrash Tottenham 2-0, keep Champions League dream alive

Aston Villa kept their Champions League hopes alive with a composed 2-0 victory over injury-hit Tottenham Hotspur, securing their eighth win in nine Premier League matches.

The result lifted Unai Emery’s side into fifth place—level on points with Chelsea and Newcastle but ahead of Manchester City by one point—keeping them in the race for a top-five finish heading into the final day.

Ezri Konsa opened the scoring just before the hour mark, reacting quickly to slot home from close range after Ollie Watkins nodded down John McGinn’s corner.

Boubacar Kamara doubled the lead in the 73rd minute with his first Premier League goal, drilling a low shot past Spurs goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky after Villa’s sustained pressure.

Captain McGinn narrowly missed the target with a long-range strike, while Marco Asensio and Morgan Rodgers also came close in a dominant first-half display by the hosts.

Tottenham, who have now gone six league games without a win, offered little in response and remain fourth from bottom, with attention turning to the Europa League final against Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United on May 21.

According to the BBC, Spurs saw a bright moment in Son Heung-Min’s return from injury, though the South Korean forward fluffed his best chance and couldn’t convert a second opportunity created by Wilson Odobert.

Odobert’s inventive backheel also nearly surprised Emiliano Martinez, who made a sharp save.

The night ended with emotional scenes at Villa Park, as Martinez appeared in tears while waving to fans in what could be his final home appearance.

Emery, overseeing his 100th Premier League match as Villa boss, celebrated his 54th league win—an impressive milestone in another strong season.

Villa must now beat Manchester United on the final day and hope other results swing their way to clinch Champions League football.

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