Tottenham 4-1 Aston Villa: Solanke stars as Spurs claim second half comeback to edge closer to top four

Tottenham Hotspur mounted an incredible comeback in the second half to secure a 4-1 win over Aston Villa.

With the win, they now edge closer to the Premier League’s top four.

Ange Postecoglou’s faith in striker Dominic Solanke paid off as he ended his goal drought with two crucial strikes against Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.

Despite trailing at halftime, with Morgan Rogers scoring for Villa off a chaotic set-piece scramble, Spurs found their footing after the break.

Brennan Johnson sparked the comeback in the 49th minute, converting a brilliant cross from Son Heung-min.

Son, however, was visibly frustrated when subbed off shortly after, expressing surprise at his manager’s decision.

With Villa trying to hold their lead, Solanke rose to the occasion.

He chipped Martinez for his first goal and quickly added a second, tapping in a setup from Richarlison.

James Maddison capped the comeback with a stunning free-kick in added time, sealing Spurs’ ninth win in 11 games.