Team News: Tottenham Hotspur vs. Aston Villa injury, suspension list, predicted XIs

With just one place and one point between them in the Premier League table, Champions League-chasing Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa gear up for a pivotal battle in North London on Sunday.

Ange Postecoglou's side were beaten 2-1 by Wolverhampton Wanderers before the international break, while the Lions cruised past Fulham 3-1 to remain within touching distance of the top four, and here Sports Mole rounds up the team news for both clubs.

TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR vs. ASTON VILLA

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TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR

Out: Cristian Romero (suspended), Yves Bissouma (suspended), Richarlison (pelvic), James Maddison (ankle), Micky van de Ven (hamstring), Ryan Sessegnon (thigh), Alfie Whiteman (ankle), Ivan Perisic (knee) Manor Solomon (knee), Ashley Phillips (ankle)

Doubtful: Pape Sarr (unspecified)

Sports Mole's predicted XI: Vicario; Porro, Dier, Davies, Udogie; Hojbjerg, Skipp, Bentancur; Kulusevski, Son, Johnson

ASTON VILLA

Out: Tyrone Mings (knee), Emiliano Buendia (knee)

Doubtful: Jacob Ramsey (ankle), Matty Cash (shoulder), Diego Carlos (unspecified), John McGinn (knock)

Sports Mole's predicted XI: Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne; McGinn, Kamara, Luiz, Bailey; Diaby, Watkins

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