This Premier League clash features two sides rooted near the bottom, with Tottenham 17th on two points and Aston Villa 19th with one point after four games. Both clubs are desperate to end winless starts and avoid early relegation pressure.
Roberto De Zerbi has given a fitness update on James Maddison, while Unai Emery expects Tottenham to reach the top four by season's end and stressed that new signings need time to adapt after missing pre-season.
Tottenham's form string of LDDLW reflects ongoing struggles. They fell 1-3 to Liverpool, drew 0-0 with Everton, shared another 0-0 with Nottingham Forest, lost 0-2 at Newcastle, and beat Charlton 5-1. De Zerbi called the Liverpool defeat unfair and said the team must accept the result before becoming stronger during this unlucky spell.
Aston Villa arrive with a WLWDL record across their last five outings. Wins over Coventry and Club Brugge KV were offset by a loss at Nottingham Forest, a 0-0 draw with Hull City, and a 0-1 defeat to Arsenal. Emery noted the timing of new arrivals and the need for patience as they integrate into the squad.
Neither team carries strong momentum, yet Tottenham's attacking quality offers slight hope against a Villa side equally short on goals. De Zerbi believes a single click will unlock his players' potential, while Emery's side must quickly gel if they are to climb the table.