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Tottenham Falls to Aston Villa, Manager Under Pressure

1/11/2026

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Summary

Spurs Fall Short

Tottenham Hotspur lost 2-1 to Aston Villa in FA Cup, increasing pressure on manager Thomas Frank.
Villa took the lead with goals from Emiliano Buendia and Morgan Rogers in the first half.
Wilson Odobert scored for Tottenham in the second half, but Spurs could not equalize.
Spurs are out of both domestic cups and sit 14th in the Premier League ahead of a West Ham match, after a post-match scuffle.

Summary

Spurs Commemorate Victory

Tottenham Hotspur Football Club will wear a commemorative FA Cup kit to mark 125 years since their 1901 win, with 1,901 shirts sold for the Tottenham Hotspur Foundation.
Tottenham Hotspur Football Club faces pressure after a loss to Bournemouth and injuries to Mohammed Kudus and Rodrigo Bentancur.
Aston Villa Football Club, under Unai Emery, will likely field a strong side despite missing goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.

History

Historical Context

Tottenham Hotspur made history in 1901 by becoming the first non-League club to win the FA Cup, defeating Sheffield United 3-1 in a replay after a 2-2 draw. This victory, witnessed by a record crowd of 110,820, marked a significant milestone in English football. Despite their rich history, Spurs currently face challenges, including a recent loss to Aston Villa and a 14th place standing in the Premier League.

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Spurs Fall Short

Tottenham Hotspur lost 2-1 to Aston Villa in FA Cup, increasing pressure on manager Thomas Frank.
Villa took the lead with goals from Emiliano Buendia and Morgan Rogers in the first half.
Wilson Odobert scored for Tottenham in the second half, but Spurs could not equalize.
Spurs are out of both domestic cups and sit 14th in the Premier League ahead of a West Ham match, after a post-match scuffle.

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