Aston Villa holds off Tottenham despite late goals to win 3-2
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 1:57 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
Aston Villa defeated Tottenham Hotspur 3-2 in a Premier League match at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on September 19. Villa built a 3-0 lead with goals from Johan Manzambi, Nicolas Jackson, and a spectacular strike by Emi Buendía. Tottenham broke its league goal drought late in the match with two goals but could not complete the comeback. The loss keeps Spurs without a league win this season, while Villa secures their first victory of the campaign.
- •Tottenham remains winless in the Premier League this season.
- •Aston Villa scored all three goals in the first 80 minutes.
- •Spurs scored twice late through deflections in the match.
- •Villa now looks to gain ground in the league after a rough start.
- •Match took place at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
- 1:57 PMThe Guardian Sport — Tottenham fans walk out and boo as Aston Villa win despite late Spurs goals
- 1:55 PMYahoo Sports — Aston Villa compound Tottenham's misery despite late rally
"Spurs have a remarkable ability to find new ways of inflicting pain on their fanbase and they did it again here, petering out from a strong start into humiliating defeat. On the upside, they did get two goals. They were both late consolations, but beggars can’t be choosers. Aston Villa, meanwhile, were ruthless after capitalising in first half added time to take the lead while Spurs were temporarily down to 10 men. In the second half Unai Emery’s men were robust in defence and clinical on the counter, with supreme strikes from both Nicolas Jackson and Emi Buendía. With Johan Manzambi the other goalscorer, these were pleasing signs for the Spaniard’s turbo-charged refit of his team. Continue reading...
"The end to Tottenham's Premier League goal drought came too late as Aston Villa won 3-2 in north London on Saturday to compound a miserable start for Roberto De Zerbi's men.Villa had also struggled for goals themselves since the side that won the Europa League last season was torn apart during the transfer window.
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External links- The Guardian SportSep 19, 2026, 1:57 PMTottenham fans walk out and boo as Aston Villa win despite late Spurs goals
Spurs have a remarkable ability to find new ways of inflicting pain on their fanbase and they did it again here, petering out from a strong start into humiliating defeat. On the upside, they did get two goals. They were both late consolations, but beggars can’t be choosers. Aston Villa, meanwhile, were ruthless after capitalising in first half added time to take the lead while Spurs were temporarily down to 10 men. In the second half Unai Emery’s men were robust in defence and clinical on the counter, with supreme strikes from both Nicolas Jackson and Emi Buendía. With Johan Manzambi the other goalscorer, these were pleasing signs for the Spaniard’s turbo-charged refit of his team. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsSep 19, 2026, 1:55 PMAston Villa compound Tottenham's misery despite late rally
The end to Tottenham's Premier League goal drought came too late as Aston Villa won 3-2 in north London on Saturday to compound a miserable start for Roberto De Zerbi's men.Villa had also struggled for goals themselves since the side that won the Europa League last season was torn apart during the transfer window.
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