Premier League: Buendia seals comeback win for Villa at Tottenham

In a thrilling Premier League encounter on Sunday, Aston Villa staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Tottenham Hotspur 2-1, thanks to a decisive goal from substitute Emiliano Buendia. The match, held at Tottenham’s home ground, saw the hosts take an early lead when Rodrigo Bentancur capitalized on a deep cross from Mohammed Kudus, finishing from close range in the fifth minute. However, Villa’s resilience shone through as Morgan Rogers equalized with a stunning long-range strike in the 37th minute, setting the stage for a dramatic second half. Buendia, who entered the game in the 60th minute, sealed the victory with a precise low shot into the far corner, sending the traveling Villa fans into raptures. This win marks Villa’s fifth consecutive victory, propelling them to 10th place in the league table with 12 points. Meanwhile, Tottenham, who suffered their second league defeat of the season, remain in sixth place, trailing Chelsea on goal difference. The loss was a missed opportunity for Tottenham, who could have climbed to second place with a win. Despite a strong start, they struggled to maintain momentum and lacked creativity as the game progressed.