Sunday team news: Tottenham to restore big names, Alli doubtful

ByBen Snowball

Updated 12/03/2016 at 14:26 GMT

The FA Cup quarter-finals have wiped out the majority of the Premier League schedule, with just four games remaining. However, Tottenham can close the gap on leaders Leicester City with victory over relegation-haunted Aston Villa – and are expected to restore their stars following the debacle in Dortmund.

SUNDAY

Aston Villa v Tottenham (16:00)

Aston Villa boss Remi Garde may stick with the side that lost 4-0 at Manchester City. Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino is expected to restore his big names after rotating in the 3-0 defeat at Borussia Dortmund on Thursday. However, Dele Alli is struggling with an ankle injury and Eric Dier is doubtful with a knock.

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