Aston Villa’s 2-1 home defeat to Tottenham turned Emery’s squad management into the main argument.
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery defended his decision to rotate players ahead of their next fixture, though it backfired as they lost 2-1 to local rivals Tottenham at Villa Park. Read at BBC Sport
The defeat extends Villa's winless streak to three matches heading into crucial games against Brighton and Newcastle. Emery faces mounting pressure over his tactical approach and selection choices.
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