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
Kobbie Mainoo celebrated signing his new Manchester United deal with a winning goal against Liverpool at Old Trafford to secure UEFA Champions League football next season.
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.
Roberto De Zerbi has led Spurs to back-to-back wins and the North London side are now favourites to escape the drop into the Championship ahead of next season
Tottenham Hotspur boss Roberto De Zerbi says his players "cannot be happy yet" after they moved out of the relegation zone after beating Aston Villa 2-1 at Villa Park.
MATCH REPORT: Aston Villa 1-2 Tottenham Hotspur