TOTTENHAM continued their push for Champions League qualification after a cracking contest at Villa Park.
Heung-min Son made Bjorn Engels pay for a howler in the dying seconds of the contest to seal a dramatic 3-2 win.
Son celebrates scoring a dramatic winner at the endCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Some questionable defending throughout allowed Villa to take the lead through a Toby Alderweireld own goal.
The Belgian then scored a brilliant equaliser before Son pounced on his missed penalty rebound to put the visitors ahead.
Engels then headed Villa level before his shocker allowed Son to grab his second and seal a priceless victory.
Here SunSport’s Richard Forrester dishes out Spurs’ player ratings as they move up to fifth.
HUGO LLORIS – 5/10
Bit of a stinker in the opening 45 minutes. Didn’t cover himself in glory with Villa’s opener and then got lucky with numerous other opportunities.
Looked more assured in the second period but kept getting caught in two minds from Villa corners.
SERGE AURIER – 5
Was given the runaround by Jack Grealish throughout the first half.
Remains a real liability in Spurs’ back four and could barely get close to the Villa star.
Did improve in the second period and was a threat down the right.
DAVINSON SANCHEZ – 6
Solid if not unspectacular for the visitors. Made a couple of vital interceptions in the box to deny the hosts.
His long ball at the end assisted Son with the help of Engels.
TOBY ALDERWEIRELD – 4
An absolute rollercoaster of an afternoon for the centre-back.
It was a dreadful piece of defending for the own goal but redeemed himself with a cracking finish at the other end.
Was then beaten to the header for Villa’s equaliser.
BEN DAVIES – 6
Was probably the most assured of all the defenders and made a goal-saving block in the first 45 minutes.
Mourinho didn’t give him much of a licence to get forward so didn’t influence the game at the other end of the field.
HARRY WINKS – 6
Tough afternoon for Winks in the heart of midfield.
He would’ve liked to have put more of a stamp on the game and get on the ball more. Grew into the contest as it went on.
ERIC DIER – 5
Barely influenced proceedings although made a crucial piece of defending in the first half to deny Villa doubling their advantage.
Was hooked off on 60 minutes.
LUCAS MOURA – 6
Not his best day. Appeared to be playing deeper than usual and desperately tried to influence proceedings.
A few nice touches posed little threat in front of goal.
DELE ALLI – 6
Managed to find so much space in the hole and did everything right apart from his final ball.
Should have had his name on the scoresheet but was wasteful in front of goal.
Spurned a great chance in the second half and appeared to leave his shooting boots at home.
STEVEN BERGWIJN – 8
A really quiet first 35 minutes but came to life towards the end of the first half before winning a penalty.
His pace caused real issues for the hosts with a number of driving runs at the Villa defence.
Could be a really impressive signing judging on performances so far.
HEUNG-MIN SON – 8
Showed brilliant composure right at the end to seal the win when the pressure was on.
Grabbed two goals but could have easily had four or five with the amount of chances he had.
Villa struggled to contain him.
Subs
Lo Celso (on for Dier, 60) 5
Came on to try and add extra attacking impotence but struggled to make an impact.
Gedson Fernandes (on for Alli, 83)
The new boy did not get enough time to make an impression.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
