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Tottenham player ratings vs Aston Villa: Summer signings flop as striker scores 3/10

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Smith, D. (2026, September 19). Tottenham player ratings vs Aston Villa: Summer signings flop as striker scores 3/10. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/tottenham-ratings-vs-aston-villa-robertson-marmoush-solanke-b1297587.html

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Tottenham Hotspur lost to Aston Villa in a Premier League match, falling to 18th place. Despite controlling the first half, Tottenham conceded three goals and managed only one late goal from Conor Gallagher and Jan Paul van Hecke's own effort. The article provides detailed ratings for each player, highlighting poor defensive performances and noting key moments like Pedro Porro's early injury departure.

Written by AI on 2026-09-19, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Tottenham suffered a 3-2 loss to Aston Villa in their Premier League match on September 16, despite spending over $400 million in the summer transfer window. The defeat left Spurs winless with zero goals scored in four league games this season and now sitting at the bottom of the table after Villa's victory ended Tottenham’s goal drought but too late to avoid another home defeat. New signings like Sandro Tonali, who had been a key player for Tottenham, were missing due to injuries, while others such as Conor Gallagher and Jan Paul van Hecke scored late consolations that didn't change the result. The match saw Villa's Johan Manzambi score twice before Emi Buendia sealed the victory with a long-range strike, highlighting Tottenham’s defensive frailties and poor form despite their hefty spending on new players. Manager Roberto De Zerbi faces increasing pressure following this defeat and two consecutive losses in the league along with a loss in the League Cup. The injury to Pedro Porro during the match adds further complications for Tottenham's upcoming fixtures.

Written for “Tottenham vs Aston Villa Match Updates” on 2026-10-31, grounded in this article and the 11 other(s) covering the same event.

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🔮 The duo could again partner one another against Spurs at Stamford Bridge.

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🔮 Only do what you can do right because if you do something bad then it will only be negative on you.”

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🔮 Maybe in the transfer window I was a little bit crazy, because I wanted to solve things here.

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🔮 It left Harry Maguire, 33, expected to start in the Premier League and Champions League multiple times a week.

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🔮 Reports from Martinez’s homeland Argentina indicate the experienced goalkeeper will be out for around 45 days and possibly as long as 60 days.

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🔮 Martinez’s period on the sidelines while he recovers from Saturday’s injury will allow a chance for a closer look at one of the most highly-rated players in Chelsea’s ranks.

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🔮 The football world will be hoping he is okay after a horrible collision with Branthwaite saw him stretchered off in the second half and taken to hospital.

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Despite dominating the first half, they trailed to Johan Manzambi’s close-range goal. asserted

they → dominate → goal

In the second half, they thought they were level but Mohammed Kudus saw his equaliser disallowed for offside, and then Nicolas Jackson and Emi Buendia both found the net to pile more misery on Roberto De Zerbi and the team now 18th in the Premier League. asserted

Jackson → think → League

Late goal from Conor Gallagher and Jan Paul van Hecke reduced the scoreline but it was not enough for Spurs, who fell to another defeat. asserted

who → reduce → defeat

Antonin Kinsky 5 Buendia’s effort in the first half produced a fine stop from the Czech, and he made a brave save to deny Nicolas Jackson after the interval. asserted

he → produce → interval

Pedro Porro N/A Was forced off with an injury in the 19th minute after going down and feeling pain. asserted

N → force → pain

Would be a huge loss to Spurs if the injury is serious, though a three-week international break could help. uncertain

break → help → Spurs

While he made a couple of decent interceptions, he was too easily bypassed by Villa attackers, including Jackson, bombing forward. asserted

he → make → Jackson

Very poor for the second goal and Tottenham’s worst defender, though he did score late on. asserted

he → score → goal

Andy Robertson 4 Was caught offside once or twice and didn’t contribute much from left-back. asserted

Robertson → catch → back

Started well but dropped off massively and contributed to Spurs being hugely overrun in midfield. asserted

Spurs → start → midfield

Other than one poor pass where he passed into touch, the Uruguayan was busy in midfield. asserted

Uruguayan → pass → midfield

Needed more help late on when Villa began to find it easier to play through the middle. asserted

it → need → middle

Savio 5 Tried to make things happen and had a couple of shots saved. Omar Marmoush asserted

couple → try → shots

It just didn’t happen for the Egyptian, who was sharp but had very little impact. asserted

who → happen → impact

Couldn’t make it stick, and lasted only 66 minutes. asserted

it → make → ?

Subs: Archie Gray (Porro, 19’) 6 As hard-working as anyone, and came close to scoring very soon after replacing the injured Porro. Mohammed Kudus (Fernandes, 46’) 6 Converted from close range but the goal was disallowed for offside. asserted

goal → work → offside

Didn’t take many risks to run forward, but when he did, helped produce the late Spurs goal. asserted

he → take → goal

James Maddison (Solanke, 66’) 5 Some smart passes but struggled to wrestle control for Tottenham when he came on. Conor Gallagher (Tonali, 85’) N/A Lucas Bergvall (Bentancur, 85’) N/A Not used: Dubravka, Adarabioyo, Senesi, Udogie asserted

he → struggle → Tottenham

Tottenham player ratings vs Aston Villa: Summer signings flop as striker scores 3/10

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