5 min: Richarlison had an early chance at goal, but scuffed it, then Spurs had a corner. A bright enough start by the visitors.
HERE. WE. GO.
Half of the Villa Park pitch is bathed in a delightfully mellow evening light. Tottenham fans won’t care about the aesthetics: Only three points will do.
“Filip makes a good point,” writes Dave. “The FA (Premier League, surely?) really need to look at clubs deliberately sending out a “weakened”, i.e. crap, side and/or tanking during a game they feel isn’t that important. Crystal Palace were an absolute embarrassment earlier.”
Here come the players, amid pyrotechnics and a blast of rock music at Villa Park. Whether you like it or not, a football match is about to take place!
