Pants night for Villa summed up by cheeky Spurs challenge
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Jan Vertonghen pulls down Nicklas Helenius pants in Spurs win over Aston Villa
Tottenham eased to a 4-0 victory after they escaped a pants decision against outclassed Aston Villa.
Sharp Spurs were deservedly ahead thanks to Jermain Defoes fifth goal of the season when they were nearly caught with their trousers down at the start of the second half.
Substitute Nicklas Helenius burst into the visitors penalty area only to slice his shot after having his shorts whipped down to his knees by Spurs defender Jan Vertonghen.
Villa demanded a penalty but the Belgium international was not even booked as referee Jon Moss turned down their appeals.
When play switched ends the home anger intensified as Paulinho doubled the lead by converting Lewis Holtbys near-post corner.
Tottenham could have had the game wrapped up in the first half but Villa keeper Jed Steer made fine saves to deny Defoe and Erik Lamela.
The Midlanders were toothless with Christian Benteke out injured and when they created a rare chance, former Holte End favourite Brad Friedel made an athletic stop from Marc Albrightons effort.
Spurs sub Nacer Chadli banged in a late third and Defoe beat the offside trap and the advancing keeper to seal a comprehensive win.
Tottenham eased to a 4-0 victory after they escaped a pants decision against outclassed Aston Villa.
Sharp Spurs were deservedly ahead thanks to Jermain Defoes fifth goal of the season when they were nearly caught with their trousers down at the start of the second half.
Substitute Nicklas Helenius burst into the visitors penalty area only to slice his shot after having his shorts whipped down to his knees by Spurs defender Jan Vertonghen.
Villa demanded a penalty but the Belgium international was not even booked as referee Jon Moss turned down their appeals.
When play switched ends the home anger intensified as Paulinho doubled the lead by converting Lewis Holtbys near-post corner.
Tottenham could have had the game wrapped up in the first half but Villa keeper Jed Steer made fine saves to deny Defoe and Erik Lamela.
The Midlanders were toothless with Christian Benteke out injured and when they created a rare chance, former Holte End favourite Brad Friedel made an athletic stop from Marc Albrightons effort.
Spurs sub Nacer Chadli banged in a late third and Defoe beat the offside trap and the advancing keeper to seal a comprehensive win.
