Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa are still searching for traction in the Premier League this season with both teams without a win in their opening four matches.
Aston Villa are in a similar situation having tried in league games against Brighton, Arsenal, Hull City and Forest.
Player to watch: John McGinn, Aston Villa - The Villa captain has been a performer while his teammates have tried for consistency to start the season.
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Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa are still searching for traction in the Premier League this season with both teams without a win in their opening four matches.
Spurs are also yet to score their first league goal. Roberto De Zerbi’s side have failed to score against Brentford, Newcastle United, Nottingham Forest and Everton.
Aston Villa are in a similar situation having tried in league games against Brighton, Arsenal, Hull City and Forest.
Spurs have lost four of their last five meetings with Aston Villa, who claimed their first domestic victory of the season away to Coventry City in the Carabao Cup during the week. One point separates the two teams in the Premier League table.
Player to watch: John McGinn, Aston Villa - The Villa captain has been a performer while his teammates have tried for consistency to start the season.
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