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Premier League
Dec 26, 2012 at 5.30pm UK
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Paul Lambert 'not surprised' by Aston Villa defeat
Paul Lambert says he was not surprised by Aston Villa's 4-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur.Dec 27, 08:27
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Andre Villas-Boas: Tottenham Hotspur deserved big win'
Andre Villas-Boas says that Tottenham Hotspur fully deserved their win over Aston Villa on Boxing Day.Dec 27, 06:43
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Gareth Bale puts hat-trick ball on Christmas tree
Tottenham Hotspur winger Gareth Bale celebrates scoring his first ever Premier League hat-trick by placing the match ball on top of his Christmas tree at home.Dec 26, 23:33
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Andre Villas-Boas: 'Gareth Bale among world's best'
Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas claims that Gareth Bale is currently "up there" with the best players in world football.Dec 26, 22:52
The Match
Analysis
Sports Mole looks back over Tottenham Hotspur's 4-0 victory away at Aston Villa.
Match Report
Gareth Bale scores a hat-trick as Tottenham Hotspur hammer Aston Villa.
Live Commentary
Sports Mole brings you live text commentary of the Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur at Villa Park.
HT Report
Brad Guzan makes a number of saves to keep Tottenham Hotspur at bay in the first half at Villa Park.
Team News
William Gallas and Kyle Naughton start for Tottenham Hotspur while Aston Villa make three changes for this evening's match at Villa Park.
Preview
Sports Mole previews the Boxing Day clash between Aston Villa and Spurs, where the hosts will be looking to bounce back from their hammering by Chelsea.
Build-up
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Barry Bannan: 'Chelsea defeat hit us hard'
Aston Villa midfielder Barry Bannan admits that it is going to be difficult for his side to recover from their 8-0 defeat to Chelsea.Dec 26, 09:08
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Jan Vertonghen: 'Christian Benteke form is no surprise'
Tottenham Hotspur defender Jan Vertonghen insists that he is not surprised Belgium teammate Christian Benteke is impressing at Aston Villa.Dec 26, 08:50
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