Aston Villa is very close to taking the three points from Tottenham Hotspur.
Unai Emery, who named a strong team to face the Lilywhites, has witnessed how his team put in a brilliant performance.
After a second-half opening goal from Emi Buendía, Villa found themselves needing to manage the rest of the game and, although under pressure at times, the Midlands team managed a second and potential knockout.
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John McGinn found himself deep in the Lilywhite half and was able to play an excellent pass right into the path of Douglas Luiz, who took an excellent touch before beating past Hugo Lloris.
Sensational football from Aston Villa! ?
Douglas Luiz elegantly finishing off a brilliant pass from John McGinn? pic.twitter.com/TF2l6BSd3A
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