Watkins fires Villa into fourth as Spurs pay tribute to Venables

Aston Villa moved into 4th place in the Premier League after coming from behind to beat Tottenham 2-1. Spurs paid tribute to former manager Terry Venables before kick-off, but were unable to secure a win despite having several chances.

Ollie Watkins fired Aston Villa into fourth place in the Premier League as they came from behind to win 2-1 at Tottenham on a day the hosts paid tribute to former boss Terry Venables.

Unai Emery's side trailed to Giovani Lo Celso's first goal of the season in the first half in north London.

But Pau Torres equalised just before the break and Watkins' 12th goal this term wrapped up an impressive result for revitalised Villa.

Villa moved above Tottenham into fourth, with Ange Postecoglou's team falling two points behind them in fifth after a third successive defeat stalled their early-season momentum.

Tottenham have squandered the lead in all three of their defeats, but Postecoglou could point to the injuries that have robbed him of several key players including James Maddison.

"The outcome is disappointing but I thought the players did a fantastic job, playing the football we want," Postecoglou said.

"On any other day we win that game. It's fine margins. If we keep playing like that when we get everyone back we will be a pretty good side."