Tottenham hotspur began their premier league encounter on a winning note after narrowly defeating English Prier League newcomers Aston Villa 3-1.
Mauricio Pochettino started Lyon summer signing Tanguy Ndombele and he ripped full rewards as the bulky midfielder scored first before Harry Kane scored twice to earn Spurs maximum points.
However Spurs did not see any goals until the second half as Dean Smith's men got the best of Spurs dominating the first half at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
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However Spurs did not see any goals until the second half as Dean Smith's men got the best of Spurs, dominating the first half at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
John McGinn punished the north London side in the 9th minute with an excellent finish, clinically slamming the ball past Hugo Lloris.
White Lilies talisman Harry Kane, rose to the occasion and sealed two goals in the 86th and 90th minute to give his side three crucial points to start their league campaign on the right note.
Aston Villa had control of the first half and really looked the better side before Spurs upped the tempo in the second half with Ndombele scoring on his debut in the 73th minute.
Tottenham began the game without their passing maestro Christian Eriksen who was on the bench alongside Harambee Stars midfielder Victor Wanyama.
However once the Danae was introduced for winks in the 64th minute the game began sliding Tottenham's way with 70% possession going their way with a total of 587 passes to Villa's 262.
Source: Tuko Newspaper
