Tottenham's 2-1 Win at Villa Lifts Them from Relegation Zone

Tottenham Hotspur climbed out of the Premier League relegation zone on Sunday with a 2-1 victory at Aston Villa, moving one point clear of West Ham United following the Hammers' 3-0 home defeat to Brentford the previous day. The result, Spurs' second consecutive league win after a 1-0 success at already-relegated Wolverhampton Wanderers, leaves Tottenham in 17th place with 37 points from 35 games, ahead of West Ham on 36 points from 35. Nottingham Forest sit 16th on 39 points from 34 matches, holding a three-point buffer but with a game in hand at Chelsea on Monday.

The weekend outcomes intensified scrutiny in a relegation fight that pits a traditional big-six club against two mid-table sides, with just three matches remaining for most teams and Wolverhampton and Burnley already confirmed as the other two dropouts. Tottenham raced into a 2-0 lead at Villa Park before conceding a late consolation, showcasing improved energy under manager Roberto De Zerbi despite an ongoing injury crisis.

Aston Villa's performance drew criticism from some observers, particularly West Ham and Forest supporters, after manager Unai Emery made seven changes to his lineup ahead of the second leg of...