{
  "id": 8228721,
  "title": "Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa: Match Preview, Confirmed Team News and Score Prediction",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/tottenham-hotspur-vs-aston-villa-match-preview-confirmed-team-news",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-18T10:50:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/tottenham-hotspur-vs-aston-villa-105000465.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa face off in a crucial North London derby on Saturday, with both teams currently struggling in the Premier League. The Villans are in 19th place with just one point, while Spurs sit 17th, two points adrift with no goals scored in four league matches.\n\nFor Tottenham, Pedro Porro will return after a minor injury and Sandro Tonali should rejoin the lineup following a knock. However, high-profile players like Maddison, Kudus, Simons and Odobert remain inactive. Villa, meanwhile, face absentees Joao Gomes and Mykhaylo Mudryk, but should see regular starters Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Victor Lindelof, and Nicolas Jackson back in action.\n\nThe key battles will likely revolve around Tottenham's attack and Villa's defense. Villa's recent strong form, particularly at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, suggests they could capitalize on any lapses from Roberto De Zerbi's side. As the match draws closer, the pressure mounts on both teams to secure a result that could shift their fortunes in the league table.",
  "summary": "Tottenham vs Aston Villa Preview: Pressure Rising in North LondonFour league games in, Tottenham and Aston Villa already have a problem. It is not subtle, and it is not theoretical. Spurs are 17th, th...",
  "key_points": [
    "Tottenham returns Pedro Porro after minor injury",
    "Aston Villa sees Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Victor Lindelof back",
    "Key battles revolve around Tottenham's attack and Villa's defense"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}