Jamie O’Hara was left furious after Aston Villa compounded Tottenham Hotspur’s miserable start with a 3-2 victory in north London.
Unai Emery’s side raced 3-0 ahead through Johan Manzambi, Nicolas Jackson and Emi Buendía before Spurs scored twice late on.
The defeat left Tottenham without a Premier League win this season, prompting former Spurs midfielder O’Hara to suggest they could even face relegation.
talkSPORT reported that O’Hara criticised the team’s lack of fight and their expensive summer recruitment following Villa’s victory.
Aston Villa left Tottenham exposed
Villa’s performance explains some of that frustration.
Our analysis of Emery’s new direct approach against Tottenham showed how the visitors repeatedly bypassed Spurs’ pressure.
João Gomes was also crucial, with our midfield analysis highlighting his influence during Villa’s first Premier League victory of the campaign.
Sky Sports’ match report confirmed Villa’s three-goal burst before Tottenham’s late response.
Manzambi and Jackson supplied the pace, while Buendía provided the finish which ultimately proved decisive.
Supporters can track Villa’s next fixtures through our evergreen Aston Villa fixtures and results hub.
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