"Tottenham host top-flight high-flyers Aston Villa in an all- Premier League FA Cup Third Round clash on Saturday. Spurs will be hoping to bounce back from a 95th-minute 3-2 defeat at Bournemouth on Wednesday evening - a result that leaves them three games without a victory. Thomas Frank's team are languishing in the bottom half of the table and the FA Cup could present a welcome distraction from their disappointing league showing so far this term."
"Frank makes five changes to the side that started against the Cherries, including bringing in the experienced Ben Davies for his second start of the season. But the line-up is strong. Dominic Solanke and Destiny Udogie are both named in the matchday squad, while the exciting Luca Williams-Barnett is also on the bench. Tottenham: Vicario; Danso, Davies, Van de Ven, Porro; Palhinha, Gray, Simons, Tel, Odobert; Richarlison"
"Unai Emery similarly names a strong starting XI for this one. Morgan Rogers, who is enjoying a fine season, will provide Villa's bright spark in midfield, while Emi Buendia and Donyell Malen will be the midlanders' main goal threats. Aston Villa: Bizot; Cash, Konsa, Pau, Maatsen; Bogarde, Kamara, McGinn, Rogers; Buendia, Malen. Kick-off on Saturday is at 17:45 GMT (12:45 ET / 09:45 PT)."
Tottenham face Aston Villa in an FA Cup Third Round tie, with Spurs seeking recovery after a 95th-minute 3-2 loss at Bournemouth that leaves them winless in three. Thomas Frank's side sit in the bottom half of the league, and a cup run could offer respite, though defeat to an in-form Villa would increase pressure on the coach. Frank makes five changes, including Ben Davies for his second start, with Dominic Solanke and Destiny Udogie in the matchday squad and Luca Williams-Barnett on the bench. Unai Emery names a strong Villa XI with Morgan Rogers, Emi Buendia and Donyell Malen as key attacking threats. Kick-off is at 17:45 GMT with live UK coverage on BBC One and TNT Sports.
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