Aston Villa suffered a tough 4-1 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, collapsing in the second half despite initially taking the lead.
Morgan Rogers opened the scoring in the 32nd minute, reacting quickly in a goalmouth scramble to give Villa a 1-0 advantage.
Lucas Digne’s corner created chaos in Tottenham’s box, allowing Rogers to capitalize on the rebound. Villa went into halftime with the upper hand, having created the better chances, including Amadou Onana’s header that hit the post.
However, Tottenham responded powerfully after the break. Brennan Johnson leveled the game shortly into the second half, tapping in a pinpoint cross from Heung-Min Son.
Dominic Solanke then took control, scoring twice within five minutes to give Spurs a decisive lead. His first goal came from a clever pass by Dejan Kulusevski, catching Villa’s defense off guard. Solanke’s second was a well-timed strike from a low Richarlison cross, showcasing Spurs’ attacking precision.
Villa’s defensive issues worsened as James Maddison sealed the victory with a beautiful free-kick in stoppage time, making it 4-1. The loss marked only Villa’s second defeat of the Premier League season, with defensive lapses and missed opportunities contributing to their downfall.
In player ratings, Rogers stood out with a score of 7 for his goal and effort. Diego Carlos struggled off the bench, receiving a 3 for defensive mistakes, while Emiliano Martinez couldn’t stop the relentless Tottenham attack despite a solid first half.