While Villa have a full squad to choose from and no issues for Unai Emery to worry about, Spurs will be without one key man at either end of the pitch even as another returns at the opposite end. Micky van de Ven hurt his hamstring in midweek and will miss the games this side of the international break, but Son Heung-min should be ready to return in attack. Djed Spence is another potential returning face, but Wilson Odebert remains sidelined.

When is Tottenham v Aston Villa?

The match kicks off at 2pm GMT on Sunday 3 November at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

This game is being broadcast on Sky Sports Premier League, Main Event and Ultra. Subscribers can stream the match on the Sky Go app.

If you’re not a Sky customer, you can grab a NOWTV Day Pass here to watch without a subscription.

Tottenham Hotspur host Aston Villa on Sunday, with both teams aiming for Champions League football next term – but the visitors faring decidedly better once again this season so far.

Spurs have been wildly unpredictable, looking impressive in attack and diabolical at the back, sometimes half-to-half rather than even game to game. They sit eighth, as many wins as defeats so far in the Premier League, and the five-point gap to Villa in fourth shows they are already off the pace.

However, they were beaten 2-1 at home by Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup meaning it’s just two wins from the last five in all competitions.

Good afternoon and welcome to The Independent’s live coverage of today’s 2pm kick-off between Tottenham and Aston Villa.

The home side are looking to recover from a surprise defeat to Crystal Palace last time out, while Villa are hoping to continue their slid start to the season.

And we’ll have all the latest build-up, team news and updates here.