Tottenham vs Aston Villa - Premier League: Live score, team news and updates as high-flying Spurs host Unai Emery's in-form side

And here's the team Thomas Frank has gone with today.

Richarlison is on the bench, with Xavi Simons and Mathys Tel starting.

Mohammed Kudus starts, with Djed Spence getting the nod at left back.

Here's the XI Unai Emery has picked for today.

Ollie Watkins is on the bench. Whether that is tactical or as a result of his injury on England duty, I'm not sure.

Elsewhere, Ezri Konsa starts his 200th Premier League game for Aston Villa. Jadon Sancho is also on the bench.

It was a really awkward start to the season for Aston Villa, who didn’t score a goal for about 85 years and appeared to be on the ropes.

But, just like that, they turned it around. Unai Emery’s men have now won their last four matches in all competitions, including their last two league matches.

Before the international break, they beat Burnley 2-1 at home thanks to a Donyell Malen brace. They will be hoping to continue that run in the capital today.

I think the best way to describe Tottenham under  Thomas Frank so far this season would be ‘fine’. Or maybe ‘vulnerable’.

Like, they’re alright, but do have some issues. Scoring goals has been one, and their players have been pretty hit or miss so far.

A disappointing draw against Wolves came before another game draw in the Champions League against Bodo/Glimt, but they did beat Leeds at Elland Road before the break.

Tough one for them today. This won’t be easy.

Good afternoon everyone and welcome to Daily Mail Sport’s live coverage of Aston Villa vs Tottenham in the Premier League today!

Yesterday was an absolute cracker. Some shocking results, some thrillers, and a sacking…

Let’s hope today can live up to it. We have a big, biiiiig game later on, but first is Tottenham vs Aston Villa from north London.

Kick off is at 2pm, but we’ll have all the build up, coverage and news before then. So strap in, and stay tuned!