Aston Villa Stun Tottenham with Late Winner in 2-1 Turnaround Victory

Aston Villa achieved a remarkable 2-1 turnaround victory over Tottenham at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with substitute Emiliano Buendia scoring a late winner in the 77th minute. The win marked Villa's fifth consecutive victory in all competitions, a significant improvement from their winless start to the season.

The match got off to a bright start for Tottenham, with Rodrigo Bentancur scoring in the fifth minute. However, Villa gradually gained momentum and equalized through Morgan Rogers' stunning 37th-minute strike. Rogers' goal, described as "beautiful" by Sky Sports' Roy Keane, was a dipping effort from distance that left Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario with no chance.

The second half saw Villa continue to press, and their efforts were rewarded when Buendia scored the winner. The goal was the result of excellent link-up play between full-backs Matty Cash and Lucas Digne, with Cash's pass being hailed as "ball of the season" by Keane. Buendia's curling effort into the bottom far corner sealed the win for Villa.

The defeat was a significant blow to Tottenham, ending their seven-game unbeaten run in all competitions. It was also their fourth home Premier League game of the season, and they have managed just four points from these matches - their poorest home start to a league campaign since 2008/09. The loss also meant that Spurs have now won just three of their last 18 Premier League games at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Tottenham head coach Thomas Frank acknowledged the quality of Villa's goals, stating that they were scored in "moments of nothing." "We competed today, fantastically," said Aston Villa boss Unai Emery in his post-match press conference. "Still work to do, and still players can increase their level. We are trying to build positive energy, enthusiasm, and qualities."

The win propelled Villa into the top half of the table, moving them three points off the top four. Matty Cash was named Player of the Match, with his pass to Buendia being a crucial moment in the game. The victory was a significant statement from Villa, demonstrating their growing strength and depth.