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Aston Villa manager Unai Emery speaking to BBC Match of the Day after their victory over Tottenham: "The first 45 minutes, we controlled the game like we planned. We created chances, we scored two goals, we dominated and we defended very well. The second half, Spurs started pushing more, they scored a goal. Progressively in the second half, we were feeling better on the field. Again, good positioning and dominating with the ball. Not creating big chances but getting the control of the game like we planned and how we did in the first half.

"Of course, in 90 minutes overall, I think we deserved to get this win and of course how the players responded on the field, showed the mentality we're building is really fantastic."

On his midfield: "Fantastic. Both players fantastic, and today played 90 minutes. Of course, the qualities and the skills of Buendia are really helping us a lot. And today, playing 90 minutes, with his versatile position, playing in a left side and inside as a 10, we did both during the match. In each position he's performing very well and his commitment to help, get his task done and focus, overall, is really fantastic.

"Especially today, the performance of Morgan [Rogers] and Buendia was really fantastic, and each one can feel comfortable playing with their qualities."

On making six changes: "Yes, we need players. We're in the Premier League, the Europa League, and this competition we are respecting a lot. Because last year we played the semi-final. There are thousands of supporters here with us giving us responsibility. The FA Cup is a way for a trophy, a way for Europe as well. Secondly, how we are managing the squad, different players, different moments, some players injured, some players coming back from injury like Pau Torres, and we need players for the next matches, the next competition, Premier League, Europa League, FA Cup."

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Tottenham manager Thomas Frank speaking after the FA Cup defeat: "Our second half was exactly how we wanted it to be. Energy, intensity, tempo, playing forward and the fans pushed us on. We got a goal and had chances for a second one. Unfortunately, we didn't get it and in the end, it wasn't enough. If we had played two halves like that, we would have won the game."

On Spurs fans booing the team at half time: "Of course I understand the frustration. Understandable. But I also think what was every nice to see in the second half was how unified the team and the fans were together. They fed off each other's energy. How we played and went forward - that's what we need to build going forward.

"In the second half, the passion, character and intensity that we played with, that's what we need to bring every game and every 90 minutes.

"It was exactly the opposite against Sunderland. We started fantastically in the first half but couldn't keep up in the second half. If we can put two halves like that together, then it would look much better."

On whether Richarlison has sustained a hamstring injury: "Yeah, it looks like that. We don't know yet of course.

"It's a bigger question for the football authorities. We have had a very tight schedule with five games in 13 days. Four [games] in 10 days for the third time this season. That's something we need to look into. Two off days in between games is a very short turnaround. It's not just us, but there are a lot of clubs who are dealing with that."

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Tottenham have lost two of their last three FA Cup ties against Aston Villa, going out against the Villans in the fourth round last season. The last team to eliminate Spurs from the FA Cup in consecutive seasons were Manchester United in 2007-08/2008-09.

Aston Villa have already won 2-1 at Tottenham in the Premier League this season. As a top-flight side, the last team they beat twice away from home in a single campaign was Norwich City in 2012-13.

Tottenham have progressed from 18 of their last 19 FA Cup third round ties, doing so in each of the last 11 campaigns since a 2-0 loss at Arsenal in 2013-14.

Aston Villa have won their last two FA Cup third round ties, having been eliminated at this stage in each of the seven campaigns before this.

Morgan Rogers has been involved in five goals in four appearances against Tottenham in all competitions (3 goals, 2 assists), scoring and assisting in Aston Villa’s 2-1 win against them in the FA Cup last season.

The positive news for Thomas Frank is that striker Dominic Solanke is fit enough to return to the Tottenham bench after undergoing minor surgery to resolve an ankle injury in September.

Defender Cristian Romero misses out through suspension.

Tottenham XI: Vicario, Davies, Van de Ven, Danso, Porro, Gray, Palhinha, Tel, Simons, Odobert, Richarlison.

Subs: Dragusin, Udogie, Solanke, Spence, Kinsky, Muani, Scarlett, Byfield, Williams-Barnett.

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery will have striker Ollie Watkins and midfielder Youri Tielemans among his options on the bench.

Marco Bizot starts in goal after Emi Martinez was forced off at half-time in midweek with a calf issue.

Aston Villa XI: Bizot, Maatsen, Torres, Konsa, Cash, Kamara, Bogarde, Buendia, Rogers, McGinn, Malen.

Subs: Lindelof, Mings, Tielemans, Watkins, Digne, Garcia, Sancho, Hemmings, Wright.

With Signe Gaupset in contention to make her debut this weekend, Tottenham Hotspur fans may finally see what all the hype is about.

The Norway midfielder has joined from Brann and manager Martin Ho confirmed she is ready to face Leicester City in the Women's Super League on Sunday (12:00 GMT).

Widely regarded as one of the world's best young talents, the 20-year-old was lured to Spurs by former Brann boss Ho with a deal agreed in November.

Gaupset clearly made an impression on Ho because he continued to monitor her performances and progress when he left the Toppserien in July to take up his current role.

She was named Toppserien Player of the Season for her 15 goals and 14 assists across 26 league games in 2024-25 and has seven goals in 14 appearances for her country, so it was no wonder Tottenham made her a priority signing this winter.

Gaupset also caught the eye of Lyon and Real Madrid after standout performances for Norway at Euro 2025 - a year after breaking into the senior national team.

So what makes her such an exciting talent who could boost Spurs in their bid for European football next season?

Amid plenty of interest from other clubs, Tottenham moved early in submitting a request to speak to Gaupset - and it took just one conversation with Ho to convince her to sign a long-term contract.

"She has settled in really well," Ho told BBC Sport. "She is training really well and she has settled in with the players on the pitch. That is where she comes into her own a little bit, she is more relaxed there.

"You can see the level of quality she possesses on the pitch, but away from the pitch she just needs to settle into the new environment and the new culture."

Gaupset did consider other offers, but chose to link up with her old boss in the hope of developing and fulfilling her potential in England.

Gaupset is the definition of a versatile creative player. She features most frequently in central midfield, either as an eight or a 10, but can also operate on both wings.

The Molde academy graduate is capable of influencing play at both ends of the pitch, with Ho highlighting her ability to "break the lines" and "go box-to-box really well".

"She played as an eight or a 10 when I was at Brann," he said. "That was depending on how we set up, but longer term I think she will be more of an eight because of her power, speed and ability to carry the ball."

In addition, club sources say Gaupset is a highly intelligent 20-year-old, who has a different mindset to most young players and takes all aspects of football seriously, including her nutrition, recovery and sleep.

It is for that reason Ho is "really excited" to see her at the club - and help them in their push for a Champions League spot, with Spurs fifth in the WSL and just four points behind second-placed Chelsea.

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HT: Tottenham 0-2 Aston Villa

Michael Brown

Former Tottenham midfielder on BBC Radio 5 Live

I think you can hear some really disappointed chants. Spurs have played some nice stuff but Villa have been savvy, organised and have picked them off. Has Thomas Frank had time to find the balance yet?

HALF-TIME

Tottenham 0-2 Aston Villa

It's the perfect first half for Unai Emery's side.

A nightmare start for Thomas Frank's men, and there are boos from the home fans as the whistle is blown for half-time.

Aston Villa are good value for their lead. Spurs are left needing a very special second half performance.

'Villa are too much for Spurs'

Spurs 0-2 Aston Villa

Alan Shearer

Former Premier League striker on BBC One

The movement and the energy and the pace that Villa are playing with at the minute, it's just too much for Tottenham.

You're looking again for a very, very calm finish and that's exactly what you get from a fantastic player who's having a great season.

You've just seen there another great example of what this Villa team is all about. The exciting players that they've got in forward positions, and how they can punish you.

HALF-TIME

Bristol City 2-0 Watford

Imran Louza's corner is well defended by the hosts and that is near enough the last action of the half.

Fairly dominant from Bristol City, they have a two-goal cushion at the break.

GOAL - Tottenham 0-2 Aston Villa

Morgan Rogers (45+3 mins)

Of course, Tottenham also needed to make sure they didn't fall any further behind...

It's another wonderful, devastating team move, finished off confidently by Morgan Rogers.

Scorer of the opening goal, Emiliano Buendia becomes provider here - and what an assist it is as he backheels the ball into Rogers' path.

DISALLOWED GOAL

Tottenham 0-1 Aston Villa

That's more like it!

Xavi Simons is in full flow as he drives Spurs forward before clipping a ball through to Randal Kolo Muani, who lifts the ball over Marco Bizot but fails to hold his run . Up goes the flag.

Offside or not, it's received a positive reaction from the home support.

GOAL - Cambridge 0-2 Birmingham

Kyogo Furuhashi

Kyogo Furuhashi has his goal!

Just a second of the season for the Japan striker and it's all his own work.

He catches Zeno Rossi in possession on the halfway line, races clear and then finishes like a man who has never stopped scoring.

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Tottenham 0-1 Aston Villa

The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium - the lively away section aside - has fallen silent as Aston Villa begin to really dictate things in the latter stages of this first half.

Spurs have not shown nearly enough in the final third so far to suggest they will turn this around, and you sense a second for the visitors before the break could very well be enough to see them through.