Ahead of Tottenham’s clash against Aston Villa on Sunday, we take a closer look at how Spurs fare after the international break and how their record compares with other Premier League sides.
With their win over Leeds United, Tottenham won for the first time leading into an international break in nearly two years.
Over 30 Spurs players have been involved in a cumulative 46 matches across the international break, and they will return to Hotspur Way over the next few days.
Spurs fans will be encouraged by how the Lilywhites have fared historically following a break.

How Tottenham’s post-international break record compares to Premier League rivals
Squawka have now analysed the records of each Premier League side following an international break for the last five years.
Since October of 2020, Tottenham Hotspur boast the fourth-best record across the division in the match immediately following a break.
In that time, of the 19 matches they have played, the North Londoners have won 10, drawn four and lost five, scoring 39 goals in those games while conceding 25.
Aston Villa represent formidable opponents for Spurs
What will worry Spurs fans is that Squawka reveal that Aston Villa boast the third-best record across the same five-year period.
The Midlands side have won 11 of the 19 matches they have played following a break, drawing three and losing five.
After a difficult start to the season, Unai Emery’s men found form before the international break. They have won their last four matches across all competitions and are unbeaten across their last five.