Good evening and welcome to LIVE text commentary of the Premier League clash between Tottenham and Aston Villa at White Hart Lane. The in-form hosts are aiming for a victory that would move them fifth and to within one point of the top four while the rock-bottom Villans will hope today's confirmation of Remi Garde's appointment as their new manager will galvanize them into getting a much-needed result after just one victory in 10 league outings so far.
Premier League / Matchday 11
White Hart Lane / 02.11.2015
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- M. Dembélé(3')
- D. Alli(45+1')
- H. Kane(90+3')
- J. Ayew(79')
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Updated 02/11/2015 at 21:54 GMT
51'
Not looking good for Villa fans... STAT: Failure to beat Spurs would ensure this is Villa's worst start after 11 matches of a top-flight season. They earned seven points at the same stage in 1919-20 (points adjusted to three for a win).
50'
49'
The ref 'celebrated' Dembele's opener... for playing advantage, of course...
48'
Not exactly a flying start to the half from Villa.
47'
Villa were out early. Wonder if Garde had any input for the HT teamtalk?
46'
KICK OFF! Villa restart the contest. The visitors have made a change with Gestede replacing Agbonlahor who had just eight touches in the first period.
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45+3'
HT: Spurs 2-0 Villa. Goals at the start and end of the half do the damage for Spurs as Garde is left with much to ponder as he watches his new, rock-bottom team from the stand.
45+2'
It's a long way back for Villa from here. It was a touch of real class from Alli, once again illustrating his great potential and ability to contribute goals from midfield.
45+1'
GOAL! The hosts double their advantage. Rose's cross from the left is only half cleared by Lescott, allowing Alli to take it down and despatch a lovely effort into the bottom corner.
45'
Three minutes added.
44'
43'
Kane's header from Eriksen's free kick hits the arm of Lescott from point blank range. Shouts for a penalty fill the WHL air but the referee is having none if it.
42'
not a great introduction for Ayew as he goes into the book for a rash lunge on Dier.
41'
Ayew's first touch sees him end up on the floor close to the right byline. Villa earn a throw and the forward sees his cross easily hammered clear.
39'
STAT: Aston Villa have lost eight of their 10 league games this season, including the last six.
38'
VILLA CHANGE: Jordan Ayew on for Westwood who couldn't shake off that head injury.
37'
This will be a blow for Villa. Westwood is still holding his head. Villa are readying a change.
36'
Westwood is now off the pitch and Villa get the game back underway.
35'
Westwood still struggling. He's on his feet and looks a bit groggy.
34'
Play has been halted... Spurs fans use the break to sing their adoration for Kane. He responds with a wave.