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Tottenham vs Aston Villa Preview as Kolo Muani Nears Return

Tottenham welcome Aston Villa to north London with renewed anticipation as Randal Kolo Muani edges towards his comeback. The French forward has featured just once since arriving on loan on Deadline Day, introduced briefly against Villarreal before a dead leg in training halted his progress. His return could not come at a better moment for Thomas Frank.

“Kolo Muani has trained now for two weeks with the team, so that’s good,” Frank confirmed. “He looks better and better, he’ll be in contention for the squad for tomorrow, so that’s positive.” Spurs will need that boost. Dominic Solanke remains sidelined after ankle surgery, while Yves Bissouma faces “weeks” out following an injury sustained during international duty.

Selection Puzzle in Attack

Frank’s frontline requires careful calibration. Mathys Tel and Wilson Odobert were lively in the recent win at Leeds, both following up strong club form with standout performances for France Under-21s. Tel led the line at Elland Road with purpose, but Richarlison will expect involvement after limited Brazil minutes, his combined 25 suggesting more to give.

Creative Spark Through the Middle

Xavi Simons has excelled in the No10 role this season, and Frank will be reluctant to disturb that rhythm. Rodrigo Bentancur, Pape Matar Sarr and Lucas Bergvall offer different profiles in midfield, yet cohesion is key against an Aston Villa side known for quick transitions and aggressive pressing under Unai Emery.

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Probable Line-up and Match Details

Predicted Tottenham XI (4-2-3-1): Vicario, Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie, Palhinha, Sarr, Kudus, Simons, Odobert, Richarlison

Injured: Dragusin, Maddison, Kulusevski, Bissouma, SolankeDoubts: Davies, Takai

Kick-off is at 2pm BST today, Sunday October 19, 2025 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with coverage on Sky Sports.

Supporters expect a response and Villa rarely arrive quietly. With Kolo Muani circling a return and places under pressure, Tottenham versus Aston Villa promises confrontation, invention and jeopardy. European ambitions hinge on afternoons like this.