Dominic Solanke delivered a standout performance, scoring twice as Tottenham staged a thrilling comeback to defeat fellow top-four contenders Aston Villa 4-1 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Spurs overturned an early deficit to claim a commanding victory that not only ended Villa’s impressive 11-game unbeaten streak across all competitions but also reinforced their push for a top Premier League spot.
Solanke, who had not found the net since late September, broke his goal drought with two strikes within four minutes in the second half. The forward’s first goal was a composed, delicate chip over Villa’s Emiliano Martinez, expertly set up by a through-ball from Dejan Kulusevski. Moments later, Solanke doubled his tally with a close-range finish after connecting with a cross from Richarlison. James Maddison then capped off Tottenham’s comeback with a spectacular free-kick in stoppage time, sealing the emphatic win.
Aston Villa had initially seized the advantage in the first half through Morgan Rogers, who capitalized on Spurs’ defensive lapse during a corner. Brennan Johnson, however, equalized shortly after the break, meeting a precise cross from Heung-Min Son. Although Tottenham appeared to lose momentum following their equalizer and were dealt a setback when Cristian Romero was forced off with an injury—adding to their defensive woes alongside Micky van de Ven’s absence—their resilience soon turned the tide.
Villa looked the stronger side in the first half, with Amadou Onana even striking the post from a powerful header, but Unai Emery’s team couldn’t withstand Spurs’ relentless second-half surge. This defeat, Villa’s second of the season, saw them miss the chance to climb into third place in the league standings. For Spurs, this victory builds on their recent Carabao Cup win over Manchester City and helps them bounce back after a narrow 1-0 league loss to Crystal Palace.
