Seeking a fourth straight win over their North London counterparts, fourth-placed Aston Villa host fifth-placed Tottenham Hotspur in Sunday's fascinating Premier League contest.
In the heated race for Champions League football, Unai Emery's men currently hold a five-point lead over Spurs, who still have a game in hand, and here Sports Mole rounds up the team news for the two clubs.
ASTON VILLA vs. TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR
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ASTON VILLA
Out: Jhon Duran (hamstring), Emiliano Buendia (knee), Boubacar Kamara (knee), Tyrone Mings (knee)
Doubtful: Jacob Ramsey (foot)
Sports Mole's predicted XI: Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Carlos, Moreno; Diaby, Luiz, McGinn, Bailey; Tielemans; Watkins
TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR
Out: Richarlison (knee), Ryan Sessegnon (hamstring), Fraser Forster (foot), Manor Solomon (knee)
Doubtful: Pedro Porro (strain)
Sports Mole's predicted XI: Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie; Bentancur, Bissouma; Kulusevski, Maddison, Werner; Son
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