Football NewsFootball.LondonUnverified source· 19 Sept 2026
Mateus Fernandes starts as De Zerbi makes one Spurs change
Tottenham chase their first Premier League goal and win of the season, with Mateus Fernandes handed the number 10 role against Aston Villa.
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Mateus Fernandes in for Mohammed Kudus
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What happened. Roberto De Zerbi named his Tottenham XI to face Aston Villa in Saturday's early Premier League kick-off, with Mateus Fernandes starting in the number 10 role. It is one change from the draw with Everton, as Mohammed Kudus drops to the bench after his first start since January 4.
- James Maddison is among the substitutes, still short of the fitness needed to start.
- Villa have also struggled, scoring just one league goal so far.
- Spurs are still seeking their first league goal and win of the season.
Tottenham host Unai Emery's Villa in the lunchtime kick-off, still searching for a first league goal and victory this season.
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