Overview
- Club correspondent Alasdair Gold said reports of a Randal Kolo Muani hamstring problem were wide of the mark and that he is expected to face Aston Villa.
- Unverified accounts on social media had circulated a claim of a muscle tear after the win at Wolves, prompting concern among supporters.
- Tottenham’s attacking options remain strained as Xavi Simons has been ruled out for the rest of the season and the World Cup with an ACL injury.
- Several first‑team forwards are currently unavailable, with reports naming Dominic Solanke, James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, Mohammed Kudus and Wilson Odobert.
- Kolo Muani has only one Premier League goal this season, yet his pace and pressing are viewed as useful against Unai Emery’s high line at Villa Park.