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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 10h

Unai Emery never doubted Morgan Rogers would return to form, claiming his stunning goal against Tottenham was the result of the hard work he puts in for #AVFC.

"We can set the game plan and try to be strong to keep it. Individually is the key, their qualities with enthusiasm."

Emery celebrates Rogers stunner as he says 'wow' about one Aston Villa player

Morgan Rogers and Ollie Watkins came in for praise from Unai Emery after the 2-1 win at Tottenham

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 10h

Emi Buendia is making up for lost time at #AVFC - and what a comeback it's turning out to be.

You could never fault his attitude or work ethic, but now, with goals and key contributions, Buendia's return to the fold is all the more special. ✨

Aston Villa star making up for lost time after devastating injury blow

Emi Buendia came off the bench to score the winner for Aston Villa against Tottenham in the capital

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 11h

Emi Buendia: "We had a bad start, we couldn't feel comfortable to compete at what this competition deserved and after the break we showed different qualities. I think we have a really good squad and good players that didn't play today, they have good qualities."

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 11h

Emi Buendia: "It's always important to work hard and push to the best shape for the manager, and fight for our place for him. It was a great quality goal. I tried to find the bottom corner, I know it is hard but we scored the goal and we got the win."

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 11h

Unai Emery on Emi Buendia: "One reason for how he struggled in two years was his injury. He needed time to recover. He started this season and this pre-season different to the last one. His skill is clear. He has skills to make the difference. I am so happy with him."

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 11h

Unai Emery on Ollie Watkins: "Today, Watkins played fantastic for 30 minutes. I watched him today thinking... wow. He didn’t score, but he was fantastic. We can be brilliant or not brilliant, but we always have to work."

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 11h

Unai Emery on Morgan Rogers: "Always he is doing his task. Always. He is a hard worker. Through it, it is coming, his performance. The team needs the work and then his capacity and skills. Morgan helps the team for 90 minutes. It is very important."

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 11h

Unai Emery: "There is still work to do. Players need to increase their level. Some of them have been injured. When we can have more players to choose from, it's better for the coach and our performance.."

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 11h

Unai Emery: "We competed and were resilient. We kept the same plan despite going behind. When they scored we felt disappointed, but had the same mentality. There was enthusiasm to follow the plan and now we're adding positive energy after our poor start. It's important."

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 11h

Morgan Rogers (23y 85d) has now become the sixth-youngest player to record 25 Premier League goal involvements for Aston Villa (12 goals, 13 assists), and youngest since Christian Benteke in August 2013 (22y 257d).

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 11h

Emi Buendia: "From the start of the season I wanted to show everyone that I wanted to play for this team and for this club and I am glad I do it every game."

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 11h

Emi Buendia on his goal: "I was preparing myself to run back for the counter attack. But I could help the team with the goal. It is really important for the confidence and to be helping the team."

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 11h

Matty Cash: "We had a tough start to the season, everyone knows that. But all you can do is work hard and stick to what we've done over the past few years. We've picked up some great results, a really good win and hopefully we can keep up the momentum."

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 11h

Matty Cash: "It's a massive win. This is a really tough place to come. We've won here before so we know what it takes. We were resilient all over the pitch and then Emi comes on and scores the winner, so thanks mate!"

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 11h

#AVFC secure their fifth successive victory in all competitions by defeating Tottenham 2-1 in the capital.

A few excellent performances, including from Kamara - for whom I've run out of superlatives - a game-changing impact from Watkins, and Buendia… football heaven. 😍

Aston Villa player ratings as 8s and 7s awarded after 2-1 win at Tottenham

John Townley's Aston Villa player ratings after Unai Emery's side beat Tottenham away from home in the Premier League

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 12h

GOAL: And what a goal! Emi Buendia puts Villa in the lead in the 77th minute. Matty Cash picks out Lucas Digne down the right with an exquisite pass, and the Frenchman then finds Buendia, who finishes superbly.

Tottenham 1-2 #AVFC

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 13h

HT: Level at the break after Morgan Rogers restored parity for Villa, scoring from distance past Guglielmo Vicario, following Rodrigo Bentancur's opener. It hasn’t been a pretty game, but Villa will be happy to start the second half on level terms.

Tottenham 1-1 #AVFC

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 13h

GOAL: Morgannn Rogersssss! He opens his account for the season, beating Guglielmo Vicario from distance. You beauty.

Tottenham 1-1 #AVFC

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 13h

GOAL: Rodrigo Bentancur opens the scoring for Tottenham. Micky van de Ven heads the ball down for the midfielder to convert from close range.

Tottenham 1-0 #AVFC

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 14h

We're underway at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium...

Tottenham 0-0 #AVFC

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 15h

Ollie Watkins is only fit enough to start from the bench, as Donyell Malen leads the line, while Amadou Onana comes in for Lamare Bogarde.

Tyrone Mings is not named in the #AVFC squad to face Tottenham this afternoon.

Aston Villa team news vs Tottenham confirmed as big Ollie Watkins decision made

Unai Emery has selected his Aston Villa team to play Tottenham in the Premier League

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 15h

#AVFC starting XI vs Tottenham: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne, Kamara, Onana, Guessand, McGinn, Rogers, Malen.

Subs: Bizot, Maatsen, Lindelof, Barkley, Watkins, Sancho, Buendia, Elliott, Bogarde.

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 16h

Arrived at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, where Aston Villa target their fifth win on the spin. Thomas Frank has never beaten Unai Emery's Villa in the Premier League in five attempts.

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 1d

Ezri Konsa is thriving for club and country, and Unai Emery beams at the thought of him starring for England at next year's World Cup.

"He told me about the possibility of playing for different national teams, but England was the first he wanted – and he's achieving it."

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Unai Emery lifts lid on national team talks with Aston Villa star

Ezri Konsa was eligible to represent another national team, but playing for the Three Lions had always been his dream

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John Townley @johntownley.bsky.social · 2d

Lionel Scaloni plans to make changes to his Argentina squad for the November internationals and suggested that he could rest Emi Martinez next month.

The #AVFC goalkeeper has recently been playing through a calf issue.

Emi Martinez fitness update after Argentina manager drops selection hint

Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez started both of Argentina's recent internationals after returning from injury against Burnley a fortnight ago

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