match preview : Tottenham v Aston Villa
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Tim Sherwood has not been afraid to vent his feelings during his managerial tenure at Tottenham but the ultimate parting shot if, as expected, he is replaced in the coming weeks could be to bequeath Europa League qualification. He will guarantee the poisoned chalice with a point against Villa and another under-fire manager, Paul Lambert. Villa's Premier League status is the only thing that looks secure, with the owner, Randy Lerner, considering whether to sell. David Hytner
Kick-off Sunday 3pm
Venue White Hart Lane
Last season Tottenham 2 Aston Villa 0
Live Sky Sports 3
Referee J Moss
This season G22, Y71, R3, 3.5 cards per game
Odds H 8-15 A 6-1 D 7-2
Tottenham v Aston Villa
Tottenham Hotspur v Aston Villa: probable starters in bold. contenders in light. Illustration: Graphic
Tottenham Hotspur
Subs from Friedel, Gomes, Fryers, Sandro, Vertonghen, Bentaleb, Dembélé, Chadli, Soldado, Capoue
Doubtful Capoue (ankle), Dembélé (ankle), Vertonghen (ankle)
Injured Walker (groin, Jun), Lamela (back, Aug), Townsend (ankle, Aug)
Suspended Kaboul (one match)
Form LWWDWL
Discipline Y65 R4
Leading scorer Adebayor 10
Aston Villa
Subs from Steer, Bacuna, Robinson, Bowery, Grealish, Sylla, Tonev, Holt, Albrighton, Luna, Helenius
Doubtful Agbonlahor (knee), Albrighton (groin)
Injured Benteke (achilles, Aug), Okore (knee, Aug), Bennett (ankle, unknown), Gardner (foot, unknown), Kozak (leg, unknown), N'Zogbia (achilles, unknown)
Suspended None
Form LWLDLL
Discipline Y78 R0
Leading scorer Benteke 10
Kick-off Sunday 3pm
Venue White Hart Lane
Last season Tottenham 2 Aston Villa 0
Live Sky Sports 3
Referee J Moss
This season G22, Y71, R3, 3.5 cards per game
Odds H 8-15 A 6-1 D 7-2
Tottenham v Aston Villa
Tottenham Hotspur v Aston Villa: probable starters in bold. contenders in light. Illustration: Graphic
Tottenham Hotspur
Subs from Friedel, Gomes, Fryers, Sandro, Vertonghen, Bentaleb, Dembélé, Chadli, Soldado, Capoue
Doubtful Capoue (ankle), Dembélé (ankle), Vertonghen (ankle)
Injured Walker (groin, Jun), Lamela (back, Aug), Townsend (ankle, Aug)
Suspended Kaboul (one match)
Form LWWDWL
Discipline Y65 R4
Leading scorer Adebayor 10
Aston Villa
Subs from Steer, Bacuna, Robinson, Bowery, Grealish, Sylla, Tonev, Holt, Albrighton, Luna, Helenius
Doubtful Agbonlahor (knee), Albrighton (groin)
Injured Benteke (achilles, Aug), Okore (knee, Aug), Bennett (ankle, unknown), Gardner (foot, unknown), Kozak (leg, unknown), N'Zogbia (achilles, unknown)
Suspended None
Form LWLDLL
Discipline Y78 R0
Leading scorer Benteke 10
