Tottenham player ratings from their 2-1 loss to Aston Villa as one underperforming star earns just 4/10 once again.

Match Recap

Aston Villa came from behind to beat Tottenham 2–1 on Sunday in a Premier League fixture at home to Spurs.

Tottenham took an early lead when Rodrigo Bentancur scored in the 5th minute, assisted by João Palhinha and Mohammed Kudus.

Villa equalised in the 37th minute with a brilliant strike from Morgan Rogers.

The winner came from Emiliano Buendía later in the second half, sealing a comeback victory for Villa.

Tottenham’s Performance & Worries

Despite the bright start, Tottenham faded as the game went on and were undone by two high-quality Villa goals. Manager Thomas Frank admitted that “1-1 would’ve been a fair result.”

At home, Spurs continue to struggle: they’ve now won only three of their last 18 Premier League home matches.

Individual player ratings emphasise the disappointment: while Palhinha again earned one of the higher marks for the team, attackers and creative players were deemed below par.

Key Players & Moments

João Palhinha: A standout in midfield, breaking up play effectively and earning praise despite the defeat.

Xavi Simons: Struggled to have any meaningful influence in the final third, rated low by commentators.

Tottenham’s defence: Though generally solid, were beaten twice from long-range efforts — an area that will raise concern.

What’s Next & What This Means

For Aston Villa: This win extends their unbeaten run and adds momentum to their campaign.

For Tottenham: This game highlights persistent issues — home form, converting chances, and consistency in attack. They now face a tough run of fixtures including mid-week European competition and further Premier League matches.