Sun, May 3, 2026 at 8:59 PM UTC
Aston Villa 1-2 Tottenham: What De Zerbi and Gallagher said
Spurs boss Robert De Zerbi, speaking to BBC Match of the Day: “Especially in the first half, we could score more goals than two. We didn’t concede any chance to score and played very well. The right spirit and behaviour on the pitch. I’m pleased with the performances.
“I knew my players were very good before this game. We have to not forget the situation before Wolverhampton. The season is not finished yet, and we cannot be happy just for these two wins. We have to keep working with the same mentality.
“And now I don’t want to hear the positive voice. We have to stay focused for the next game. I think my biggest job is to help the players to show their qualities. Their level is not to fight for relegation, but we have to accept and be stronger than the people who speak too much.
“We have to feel the same pressure. Football can change week-by-week, and we can’t forget the position in the table and what we felt before the Wolves game. We have to push again.”
Spurs midfielder Conor Gallagher, speaking to TNT Sports: “We’re really happy with the performance and the three points. It’s been a perfect night but hopefully it’s just the start. We want to carry it on for the last few games of the season.
On his goal: “It’s a good goal. I’m really happy with my first goal. It’s always a relief to get the first goal and hopefully a few more can come now.
On Roberto De Zerbi: “I can’t speak highly enough of him. He’s been so good. Every player in the squad has taken to him; he makes you feel so good. He brings the best out of you.
On the fans: “They’ve had a really rough time this season, along with us. We’re all one. Hopefully, this can be the start of something great.”
Did you know?
Tottenham Hotspur have won consecutive Premier League matches for the first time since winning their opening two games of this season against Burnley and Manchester City.
Tottenham’s 2-0 lead after 25 minutes was the earliest they’d scored two in a Premier League game since December 2024 against Southampton (4-0 after 25 mins), while Aston Villa found themselves 2-0 down at that stage of a home game for the first time since February 2021 against Leicester (23 mins).