Tottenham Hotspur secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Aston Villa in a Premier League match on May 3, 2026, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The win moved Spurs closer to a top-four finish, with goals from Richarlison and James Maddison.
Richarlison opened the scoring in the 25th minute with a close-range finish after a cross from Pedro Porro. Aston Villa equalized through Ollie Watkins in the 58th minute, but Maddison restored the lead with a free-kick in the 72nd minute.
Player ratings saw Porro, Gallagher, and Richarlison each receive 7.5/10 for their performances. Goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario made several key saves to preserve the win. The result leaves Tottenham in fourth place, three points ahead of fifth-placed Manchester United.
