Overview
- The match kicks off at 12:30pm BST on Saturday 19 September at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and arrives with both teams still seeking their first league wins.
- Tottenham expect Pedro Porro and Sandro Tonali back in the squad which could alter Roberto De Zerbi’s selection after four league games without a goal.
- Aston Villa travel with momentum from a Champions League opening win and a 3-1 EFL Cup victory but face absences as Pau Torres and Ian Maatsen are out and Joao Gomes must pass a late fitness test.
- UK broadcast listings conflict between major outlets with some naming TNT Sports 1 and HBO Max and at least one listing showing Sky Sports, creating uncertainty for viewers.
- Bookmakers make Spurs narrow favourites at near‑evens odds while previews broadly predict a tight, low‑scoring game and note Villa’s strong recent record at Tottenham’s stadium.