Form, Focus and European Stakes Under Friday Night LightsHigh stakes for contrasting ambitionsWhen Aston Villa welcome Tottenham Hotspur to Villa Park on Friday night, it

This fixture was originally due to take place on May 18, but has been pushed forward to allow Spurs the same amount of rest as their opponents in the showpiece match

Aston Villa looks to make a winning end to their home league campaign on Friday evening, hosting Tottenham Hotspur at Villa Park in their penultimate outing of the Premier Legaue season. Unai Emery's side are in the hunt for a third straight win as 2024/25 reaches its climax, in order to secure a Champions League spot for a second successive year.

Tottenham Hotspur forward Dejan Kulusevski has undergone knee surgery and will miss the Europa League final. Tottenham confirmed Kulusevski, 25, had surgery on Wednesday after suffering an injury to his right patella during Sunday’s defeat to Crystal Palace.

Yves Bissouma also discusses his form and relationship with Ange Postecoglou; watch Aston Villa vs Tottenham Hotspur live on Friday Night Football from 7pm on Sky Sports Football; kick-off 7.30pm; wat

Paris Saint-Germain player Marco Asensio has scored eight goals in 19 appearances during his loan spell with Villa