In the Boxing Day game, the Spurs bounced back once again, conceding first. Moreover, everyone is already used to this, because the team scored 14 of the last 30 points in the Premier League, conceding first. Even Tottenham Hotspur star striker Harry Kane tweeted that he was “disappointed that we did so much” after being two goals behind. After 16 rounds, the representatives of North London have chalked up nine victories and three peaceful outcomes, which correspond to 30 points and fourth position in the Champions League zone. The line of attack played well, which differed on average more than two times per game, while the hosts missed a lot. Today Lucas Moura and Rishalison, who has a hip injury, will not be able to help his team.
A 1:3 defeat to Liverpool cast a shadow over the Boxing Day celebrations for Villa. The first days of Unai Emery’s tenure at the helm of the team brought two wins and a draw. The Spaniard does not like boring football, as all four games under his management have had goals from both sides and at least three in total, while none of his 54 Premier League games have ended without goals! The final breakthrough in the top 10 in England seems quite real, but today’s game is able to postpone this pleasant moment for an indefinite period. The Villans have not scored a single match in their last 13 visits to London, which does not give them hope for today’s success. For 16 rounds the “lions” chalked up five victories and 18 points, which corresponds to the 12th position. Martinez, Ramsey and Diego Carlos, who has a tendon injury, will not enter the field.
