2 Aston Villa (Jan 10, 2026) Game Analysis

2 Aston Villa (Jan 10, 2026) Game Analysis

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Key Points:

  • Tottenham Hotspur were eliminated from the FA Cup after a 2-1 home defeat to Aston Villa, increasing pressure on manager Thomas Frank amid a difficult week for the club.
  • Aston Villa took a 2-0 lead in the first half through goals from Emiliano Buendía and Morgan Rogers, with Tottenham's Wilson Odobert scoring in the second half to reduce the deficit.
  • Tottenham showed signs of a comeback in the second half but were unable to equalize, facing boos from fans and ongoing scrutiny of Frank's leadership.
  • The match featured several key moments, including injuries to Tottenham's Richarlison and an offside goal for Randal Kolo Muani, while Villa maintained strong form under Unai Emery