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Villa cruise past sorry Spurs to boost Champions League push
- Aston Villa defeated Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 on Friday at Villa Park to boost their Champions League qualification bid.
- Villa claimed victory as Spurs opted to rest several key players ahead of their upcoming European final versus Manchester United.
- Ezri Konsa scored in the 59th minute from a corner routine, followed by Boubacar Kamara's 73rd-minute low drive to seal the victory.
- Villa extended their unbeaten home run to 21 matches, their best streak since 1977, and climbed into fifth place with 66 points.
- Villa's win kept them in contention for Europe's top competition, though they still rely on other results and a final match win to qualify.
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Aston Villa 2-0 Spurs (May 16, 2025) Game Analysis
High-flying Aston Villa dispatched Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 in the Premier League on Friday to improve their chances of more Champions League football and leave their visitors firmly focused on next week's Europa League final.
The Independent
Football Mad! ⚽️🤪In-form Aston Villa close on Champions League return with Tottenham victory
Ezri Konsa and Boubacar Kamara scored in the second half for the hosts
The Herald Journal
Aston Villa and Chelsea win at home and raise Champions League hopes
BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) — Aston Villa and Chelsea won home games and strengthened their hopes for a top five Premier League finish and a place in next year’s Champions League on Friday.
With the Europa League final in mind, Tottenham were defeated in Birmingham, with the Villans reaching 66 points, temporarily stepping into the top four.
The Villans won again this Friday night against Tottenham (2-0) and took their 8th win in nine matches.
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