And the statistics back up his claims, with the England international involved in three goals (2 goals, 1 assist) in his last four appearances in the Premier League, coinciding with Ndidi’s return to action from an adductor injury.
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The 46-year-old has come under increasing pressure in recent weeks, having seen his side pick up one point since the opening day
Both sides came into the match short of form, with Villa having lost seven of their last eight league games since their only win of the season to date on the opening day, but it was the hosts, without a home league win since May, who started the brighter
Since that slender victory over Bournemouth, the Villans have lost five of their six league encounters, grabbing just a solitary point when facing fellow strugglers, Sunderland, at home a few weeks back
Both teams were victorious in the League Cup in midweek, but the need for a return to form in the Premier League is clear for Rodgers and Tim Sherwood this weekend
Fabian Delph was superb in midfield, Christian Benteke excellent up top, bringing all the power that Liverpool lacked, and questions must be asked of Brendan Rodgers and a side who will end the season without silverware – and likely without even a place in the Champions League either
Tottenham vs Aston Villa Venue: White Hart Lane Kick off: 3pm Tim Sherwood takes his Aston Villa side to…
Newcastle were flattened 5-0 by Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium last Saturday, self-destructing from minute one as Vurnon Anita’s mistake gifted the champions the penalty which started the emphatic rout
“Tim had a fantastic career at Tottenham, not only in his brief spell as first-team manager but, just as importantly, in the role he played in developing young talent
Tim Sherwood’s side moved two points clear of Everton into fifth place and within three points of fourth-placed Liverpool, thanks to Adebayor’s second half strike at White Hart Lane