Spurs vs Aston Villa: Mourinho previews upcoming clash
ASTON VILLA 2-3 TOTTENHAM - ALDERWEIRELD OG [9] [27], SON [45+2, 90+4], ENGELS [54]
Son Heung-min struck a last-gasp winner as Tottenham clinched a dramatic 3-2 victory at Aston Villa to boost their Champions League hopes.
The South Korea forward cashed in on Bjorn Engels' stoppage-time error to snatch the three points for Jose Mourinho's side after Engels' 53rd-minute header had looked like earning Villa a priceless point in their fight against relegation.
Son's first goal, following up after Pepe Reina saved his penalty, had given Spurs the lead at the break after Toby Alderweireld's equaliser cancelled out his early own goal.
Fifth place in the Premier League is now likely to offer a Champions League spot following Manchester City's two-year European ban, although it is yet to officially be confirmed and City are appealing.
The result moved Spurs - who face fellow European hopefuls Chelsea and Wolves in their next two top-flight games - above surprise package Sheffield United into fifth, while Villa remained a point above the drop zone in 17th.
Aston Villa XI: Reina, Guilbert, Konsa, Engels, Hause, Targett, Luiz, Drinkwater, Grealish, El Ghazi, Samatta
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