How Tottenham gave their Premier League survival hopes new life with vital win at Aston Villa

Tottenham defeated Aston Villa 2-1 away from home in a Premier League match, with the result lifting Spurs out of the bottom three of the table. The win was described as deserved, with Aston Villa appearing distracted by their upcoming Europa League commitments. The victory gave Tottenham renewed hope in their battle to avoid Premier League relegation.