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Premier League | Gameweek 1
Aug 10, 2019 at 5.30pm UK
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3-1
Reaction
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Jan Vertonghen 'furious at Tottenham Hotspur omission'
Tottenham Hotspur centre-back Jan Vertonghen was 'furious' at Mauricio Pochettino's decision to leave him out against Aston Villa, according to a report.Aug 14, 23:28
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Harry Kane talks up importance of making good start
Tottenham beat Aston Villa in their opening match to join favourites Manchester City and Liverpool on three points.Aug 11, 21:55
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Mauricio Pochettino: 'Harry Kane very sharp for new season'
The striker scored twice in the final four minutes against Aston Villa.Aug 10, 21:26
The Match
Match Report
Spurs trailed for much of the game before running out 3-1 winners.
Preview
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Saturday's Premier League encounter between Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa.
Build-up
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Dele Alli to miss Spurs' season-opener through injury
The England midfielder is carrying a hamstring injury.Aug 9, 13:25
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How Tottenham Hotspur could line up against Aston Villa
Ahead of Saturday's Premier League fixture between Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa, Sports Mole looks at how Mauricio Pochettino's side could line up in North London.Aug 8, 18:45
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Tottenham Hotspur injury, suspension list vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole rounds up Tottenham Hotspur's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's Premier League opener against Aston Villa.Aug 6, 14:00
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