Aston Villa Defeat Tottenham 2-0 Move Into Champions League Places

Aston Villa secured a crucial 2-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur at Villa Park, with goals from Ezri Konsa and Boubacar Kamara boosting their hopes of Champions League qualification. Konsa opened the scoring just before the hour mark, followed by Kamara's first Premier League goal to seal the win, marking Villa's eighth win in nine league matches. Tottenham, under manager Ange Postecoglou, were without several key players rested ahead of their upcoming Europa League final and suffered their 25th defeat of the season, equaling the club record for losses in a campaign. The defeat leaves Spurs precariously close to the relegation zone, while Villa climbed to fourth place, pending other match results. Unai Emery celebrated his 100th Premier League game in charge of Villa with his 54th victory, setting a new club record for wins in the first 100 top-flight matches. Tottenham's limited attacking threat was highlighted by only one shot on target, and their struggles continue as they prepare for the European final.