Tottenham secured a 2-1 win at Aston Villa, lifting them out of the relegation zone with three games remaining. Goals from Rodrigo Bentancur and Harry Kane snapped a first‑half lead, while Villa’s Conor Gallagher struck early. The victory followed West Ham's 3-0 loss at Brentford, opening a narrow gap between Spurs and the Hammers.

Roberto De Zerbi’s side displayed a pressing intensity reminiscent of his Brighton teams, reclaiming possession across the pitch and unsettling Villa’s rhythm. Seven changes after the Europa League semi‑final first leg left Unai Emery’s men sluggish; they failed to mount a sustained response despite Emi Buendía’s stoppage‑time header. Villa now sit fifth, three points clear of Bournemouth, but face a one‑goal deficit against Nottingham Forest.

Spurs now sit one point above 18th‑placed West Ham and head into a home clash with Leeds United, while the Hammers host Arsenal. De Zerbi cautioned that three tough fixtures remain, but the win marks Tottenham’s best performance of the campaign and strengthens their claim as favourites to avoid relegation.

Both clubs face divergent futures: Villa must regroup quickly for their Europa League semi‑final against Nottingham Forest, hoping to overturn a 1‑0 first‑leg deficit, while Tottenham look to consolidate momentum ahead of the final league fixtures. The win underscores De Zerbi’s growing influence and keeps Spurs in the hunt for survival.