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It may only be September 19 and Matchday Five in the Premier League but boy this is an important day for both clubs ahead of the extended international break.

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It may only be September 19 and Matchday Five in the Premier League but boy this is an important day for both clubs ahead of the extended international break.

A bad result here would linger.

Both teams are winless. Spurs haven't scored yet. Villa have scored one goal.

And the anxiety at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium probably makes this an even more difficult fixture for the home team. There is no home advantage for Spurs based on a large sample size of results not. It's just five wins from their last 35 home Premier League games. A truly woeful return.

We're in position to bring you all the analysis, team news match updates and reaction from the stadium. Stay with us.

Jones Knows: Back under 2.5 goals

Sky Sports' betting expert Lewis Jones:

There is a striking amount of evidence pointing towards a low-scoring game.

Tottenham's problems in front of goal are well documented - zero scored in four Premier League matches to a backdrop of just 0.95 expected goals per game. Roberto De Zerbi's teams averaged 1.92 goals scored per game at Brighton and Marseille, so to average just 0.73 per game since taking the Spurs job showcases a worrying trait for the environment at the club. There seems a "mental block" holding this football club back.

Villa have scored just one goal themselves this season in the Premier League. Both teams have genuine attacking-process problems, but for different reasons. Tottenham have possession and territory without enough penetration while Aston Villa are struggling to generate much shot volume at all.

Under 2.5 goals at 10/11 with Sky Bet looks too good to turn down.

SCORE PREDICTION: 1-1 | JONES KNOWS' BEST BET: Under 2.5 goals (10/11 with Sky Bet)

Merson: A huge game

Sky Sports' Paul Merson:

> "I do think this is a big game. It's a huge game. Down at the bottom, if you're down there, you're down there.

> "I don't worry about Tottenham or Villa, but I think it's a big game for both teams because it's a momentum swinger.

> "You win it, then you can kick on after the international break. It's a big football match."

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