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Tottenham Hotspur v Aston Villa: What time is it on, what TV channel is showing the match live and what are the latest odds for the FA Cup Clash?

All the information you need ahead of the FA Cup clash at White Hart Lane

Mauricio Pochettino wants to bring the Dutch winger to White Hart Lane

TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR welcome Championship side Aston Villa to White Hart Lane in the third round of the FA Cup.

The hosts are in good form with four straight wins and play Chelsea in the Premier League before they turn their attention to the cup.

 Mauricio Pochettino aims to mastermind a rare FA Cup charge for Spurs
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Mauricio Pochettino aims to mastermind a rare FA Cup charge for SpursCredit: Reuters


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They have not won the FA Cup since 1991, while Villa have been revived under new boss Steve Bruce after a disastrous start to the season in the Championship.

They sit 12th, seven points off the playoffs and see Spurs as a possible scalp, particularly if boss Mauricio Pochettino makes changes.

More importantly for Villa fans ahead of the game, unpopular referee Mike Dean has been picked to officiate.

The last time Villa played at White Hart Lane, Dean seemeed to celebrate a goal scored against them. It wasn't just a simple fist pump, he almost ran the length of the pitch.

When is Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa?

Spurs host Villa on Sunday 8 January in the third round of the FA Cup with the kick-off at 4pm at White Hart Lane.

Who will be showing Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa?

This fixture will be shown on BBC One with coverage starting at 3.35pm. Alternatively you can  keep up to date with all proceedings with SunSport's Live Blog.

 Steve Bruce has overseen an upturn in Aston Villa's form since taking over
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Steve Bruce has overseen an upturn in Aston Villa's form since taking overCredit: Reuters

What is the latest Tottenham Hotspur team news?

Tottenham defenders Kyle Walker and Jan Vertonghen made returns to the squad in the match against Chelsea after they missed the win over Watford through suspension.

Erik Lamela remains out with a hip problem but Mousa Dembele, who was rested against Watford, is fit and raring to go, as Pochettino could make a number of changes such as starting backup keeper Michel Vorm.

What is the latest Aston Villa team news?

Villa are without striker Rudy Gestede, who signed for Middlesbrough for a fee of around £6million.

Form guide

Spurs: WWWWL

Aston Villa: LDWWL

Who is going to win - latest odds? 

have a Spurs win at 2/7, a draw at 9/2 and a Villa win at 10/1.

Tottenham Hotspur vs Aston Villa - Fact me

  • These two sides last met in the FA Cup in 1992 when Aston Villa progressed to the fourth round after winning 1-0 in a third round replay at White Hart Lane.
  • Spurs have lost just one of their last 16 encounters in all competitions against the Villains (W12 D3), winning eight of the last nine.
  • Tottenham failed to score in their most recent FA Cup outing at White Hart Lane (0-1 loss to Crystal Palace, Feb 2016), this is after scoring in 22 consecutive home games, netting 60 goals (2.7 goals per game).
  • Aston Villa have progressed to the fourth round in seven of the last eight seasons, losing out to Sheffield United in 2014 after a 2-1 loss at Villa Park.
  • Spurs have kept just one clean sheet in their last nine FA Cup games, dating back to January 2013.
  • Harry Kane has netted just once in six FA Cup outings for Spurs. His other two goals in the competition came as a Millwall player in 2012.

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