Roberto De Zerbi stressed that his Spurs players must remember the situation they have found themselves in after recording back-to-back Premier League wins.
Here's every word the Tottenham Hotspur boss said after the much-needed win at Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday evening
After a solid performance in our 2-2 draw with Brighton and a battling result to beat Wolves 1-0 last time out, this display at Villa Park married the two together as our players were superb to a man and gave everything to secure a vital three points in the Premier League.
Spurs took full advantage of Unai Emery's decision to field a weakened team ahead of Villa's Europa League semi-final second leg against Nottingham Forest on Thursday by deservedly racing two goals ahead within 25 minutes thanks to strikes from Conor Gallagher and Richarlison.
When Conor Gallagher chose to join Tottenham Hotspur over Aston Villa a little under four months ago the decision looked a sound one.
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery defends the rotation of his squad after his team lose a third consecutive game with a 2-1 home defeat against Tottenham.
MATCH REPORT: Premier League - Aston Villa 1-2 Tottenham Hotspur
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has responded to boos from home fans during and after the 2-1 defeat against Tottenham
Unai Emery called for perspective after Aston Villa’s 2-1 home defeat to relegation-threatened Tottenham Hotspur.
