: Currently 18th with only 34 points, Spurs are two points away from safety. Manager Thomas Frank is under immense pressure following a string of poor home results, including a recent 2-1 defeat to Villa in the FA Cup.

The upcoming meeting at Villa Park represents two completely different season trajectories. While Unai Emery has Aston Villa firmly in the top five and chasing European qualification, Tottenham is enduring one of its most difficult seasons in decades, sitting 18th in the table.

Aston Villa travels to North London on , for a high-stakes Premier League clash against a struggling Tottenham Hotspur side currently fighting to escape the relegation zone. Aston Villa Sun, May 3 2:00 PM EDT Regular Season Match Preview: Desperation vs. Ambition

: Aston Villa sits 5th, trailing leaders Arsenal by 15 points but only three points behind Manchester United for a top-three spot. They have dominated this fixture recently, winning their last four meetings against Spurs. Key Storylines to Watch