By Olaitan Ibrahim
Aston Villa has sent Tottenham Hotspur packing from the FA Cup, securing a 2-1 victory in their fourth-round clash at Villa Park.
The win marks a significant upset, given Tottenham’s eight FA Cup titles, and comes on the heels of their humiliating 4-0 defeat to Liverpool in the EFL Cup semi-final.
Aston Villa’s triumph was fueled by their strong home form, which has seen them deliver impressive wins in the Champions League this season.
Despite entering the match on the back of a disappointing 2-0 loss to Wolves, Unai Emery’s side demonstrated resilience and determination to overcome their opponents.
Tottenham, plagued by injuries, with a dozen first-team players sidelined, struggled to find their footing. Their task was further complicated by the absence of key players, including Richarlison, Dominic Solanke, and James Maddison.
The victory is a significant boost for Aston Villa, who will now advance to the next round of the FA Cup.
For Tottenham, the loss marks a disappointing exit from the competition, adding to the pressure on manager Ange Postecoglou.