Tottenham fans will enjoy Chris Sutton’s score prediction for Aston Villa clash

Tottenham are gearing up for a tough Premier League test against Aston Villa this weekend, and Chris Sutton’s latest prediction will no doubt please Spurs fans hoping for a statement win under Thomas Frank.

Tottenham Hotspur have failed to beat Unai Emery’s Aston Villa in their last two outings, with Villa securing a 2-0 victory back in May in the Premier League and a 2-1 win in the FA Cup.

Frank will be hoping to turn the tide on Sunday when the two sides clash in the league for the first time this term.

It is third versus 13th, and while Villa might currently find themselves so far down the Premier League table, their recent form shows that momentum is beginning to return, with two consecutive league wins helping them rebuild confidence.

Chris Sutton backs Tottenham to edge past Aston Villa

Ahead of the clash, football pundit Chris Sutton has shared his thoughts on how he expects the game to play out, predicting a narrow Tottenham victory in what would be a tightly contested fixture.

Sutton explained that despite Aston Villa’s strong run of form, he remains unconvinced by their overall performances, suggesting that this encounter will serve as a proper test of how far Unai Emery’s side have truly come.

Speaking via BBC Sport, he said: “After a slow start to the season, Aston Villa are on a good run of results with four straight wins now. I am still not convinced by their performances, though, and this will be a good test of where Unai Emery’s side are really at and whether they have actually turned a corner or not.

“I do not watch Tottenham and feel like they will score a barrel-load of goals, but they have got a good balance to their team and I am backing them to find a way to win this.”

Sutton’s prediction: 2-1.

Thomas Frank is looking to set the tone for a busy Spurs run

Thomas Frank will be hoping his side can start a demanding run of seven matches in 22 days with a win, and this fixture could provide the perfect opportunity to do so.

Spurs will have the advantage of playing at home against Villa, which naturally offers them an edge, but their recent record at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium has been far from convincing.

Frank has already addressed this issue, expressing his desire to turn the stadium into a fortress once again, and securing a win over Villa would be a strong first step towards making that vision a reality.

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