Chris Sutton Defends Aston Villa Home Form and Unai Emery Tactics Despite Loss to Tottenham

Chris Sutton dismisses concerns about Aston Villa home form declining and defends Unai Emery tactical switch in their loss to Tottenham. Villa suffered a 4-0 defeat giving Tottenham an advantage in the race for a top four Premier League finish.

Despite criticism of Emery decision to change to a back-five system, Sutton believes it was reasonable given the unpredictability of the fixture. He acknowledges Villa missed opportunities and Spurs’ ruthlessness but emphasizes that Tottenham can be formidable opponents on any given day.

Sutton suggests that Villa’s recent home form shouldn’t be viewed in isolation and emphasizes Ange Postecoglou ability to adapt and challenge any tactical setup. Despite Villa recent dip in home form, Sutton believes they are still in a favorable position.