After their disappointing Carabao Cup semi-final exit on Thursday night, manager Ange Postecoglou and his Tottenham side will now turn their attention to another Cup tie. Let’s find out how you can watch Tottenham vs Aston Villa in FA Cup action this weekend.
Tottenham vs Aston Villa – another chance for silverware
Before the game against Liverpool on Thursday, Tottenham Hotspur was in their best run of form since January eight, as that was the last time they managed to win back-to-back games – securing a 1-0 win in the first leg of the Carabao Cup and then a 3-0 win in the third round of the FA Cup against Tamworth.
This weekend, they turn their attention to the FA Cup, where they will be facing Aston Villa, a side that has been inconsistent in recent weeks, winning just one of their last five games.
Their most recent outing saw them lose 2-0 to relegation-threatened Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League.
If the north London club are to keep their hope of winning a trophy alive this season, then manager Ange Postecoglou’s side needs to secure a victory against the West Midlands side.
When and where is the game?
The FA Cup clash will be hosted at Villa Park on Sunday, February 9, 2025. The fixture is scheduled for 5:35 pm in the UK.
How to watch Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur
Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur will be shown live in the UK on BBC Sport Web, BBC One, BBC iPlayer, TalkSport Radio UK, BBC Radio 5 Live.
Aston Villa vs Spurs team news
Coming into this game, Ange Postecoglou is set to be without nine first-team players. Guglielmo Vicario, Cristian Romero, Wilson Odobert, Timo Werner, Dominic Solanke, James Maddison, Micky van de Ven Brennan Johnson, Richarlison and Destiny Udogie are all ruled out.
Unai Emery, on the other hand, will be without Matty Cash, Pau Torres, Ross Barkley and Tyrone Mings.
Spurs Web prediction
For Tottenham Hotspur, this is a must-win game for the manager. Bowing out of two cup competitions in the space of four days, not only limits the club’s chance of getting silverware but will also pile more pressure on Ange Postecoglou.
However, the injury crisis the Lilywhites are dealing with makes a victory against an Aston Villa side who have strengthened their team in the just concluded winter window less than straightforward.
The squad looked fatigued and tired against Liverpool and I find it hard to imagine them outperforming a well-rested Villa side who are set to be at home. On that note, I believe Aston Villa will secure the victory.
Score Prediction: Aston Villa 2-0 Tottenham Hotspur.