Aston Villa manager, Unai Emery has revealed how his side defeated Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday evening, Softfootball reports.
The visitors beat Spurs 2-1 courtesy a late goal by Emiliano Buendia. The loss was Tottenham’s second of the season and surprisingly both came at home. They lost 1-0 to Bournemouth previously before this recent loss to Aston Villa.
After the match, Una Emery gave his reaction in an interview shared by Aston Villa’s official X handle.
🗣️ "We didn't lose our game plan."
Unai's verdict on today's win 😄 pic.twitter.com/jbX3SFC0aB
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) October 19, 2025The home side took the lead early in the first half when Mohammed Kudus and Joao Palhinha combined to feed Rodrigo Bentancur and he made no mistake with his finish for his first goal for Spurs in 2025.
Before the end of the first half, England international Rogers equalised for Unai Emery’s side to make it 1-1. The match was perfectly setup for an attacking second half as both sides chase the win.
Tottenham manager Thomas Frank reflects also reflected on the match against Aston Villa and shared on the club’s official X handle.
Thomas Frank reflects on defeat against Aston Villa 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/8q5j7lSB97
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) October 19, 2025Buendia came on as a substitute to decide the game in the 77th minute when he picked up the ball from outside the box, cut in beautifully before releasing a shot past Guglielmo Vicario in goal for Spurs to make it 2-1 for the away side.
Aston Villa will return to Europa League action against Go Ahead Eagles on Thursday before hosting Manchester City next week Sunday.
