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The first Premier League game of 2023 takes place in north London today as Tottenham host Aston Villa. After a frantic set of New Year’s Eve fixtures, let’s hope the brisk winter sun of the capital can provide an entertaining game to keep the fireworks flowing.
Spurs certainly did not go off with a bang at the restart as their fans had to wait until the last half-hour against Brentford to witness anything spectacular. Despite dropping points in that game, a win here will launch them back into the top four.
Antonio Conte is set to reintroduce another set of stars to his first-team while Aston Villa fizzled out against Liverpool in their first game back, as Unai Emery looks to add a bit of spark to his new side. Follow Tottenham vs Aston Villa live via Standard Sport’s match blog, with Nick Purewal providing expert analysis from the ground!
Live updates
Early Aston Villa team news
Emi Martinez should start in goal for Villa after his return from World Cup glory, who are without Jacob Ramsey and Diego Carlos.
Predicted Tottenham XI: Lloris, Romero, Dier, Lenglet, Doherty, Bissouma, Hojbjerg, Perisic, Son, Kane, Kulusevski.
Early Spurs team news
Rodrigo Bentancur will miss out for Spurs after being sent for a scan on his thigh injury, which is worse than first feared.
Richarlison and Lucas Moura are also injured but Cristian Romero is fit to return after the World Cup final.
How to watch
TV channel: In the UK, the match will be televised live on Sky Sports Main Event and Premier League, with coverage starting at 1pm on the latter for a 2pm kick-off.
Live stream: Fans can also catch the game live online via the Sky go app.
Hello and welcome!
Tottenham and Aston Villa get 2023 underway this afternoon with the first Premier League game of the New Year.
Spurs need a win to re-enter the top four while Villa will finish the day in 12th place no matter what happens.
With kick-off at 2pm GMT from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, follow all the build-up, match action and reaction right here with Standard Sport!
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