The two clubs have spent over half a billion pounds between them this summer, but so far, they have little to show for it. Tottenham, who added 10 new players for more than £300m, are still searching for their first goal of the season, while Aston Villa, who have invested over £250m in 10 new signings, have managed just one point from their opening four games.
Unai Emery's Villa team is still finding its footing, with the manager admitting that he didn't know exactly why they lost control during last Saturday's defeat by Nottingham Forest. However, he remains confident that his team will improve and is relying on senior players John McGinn and Tyrone Mings to help him through this difficult patch.
Emery has an impressive ability to decompress immediately after games and speak calmly to the players in the dressing room, which has earned him credit from the Villa faithful. He knows that integrating 10 new players into his team is a challenging task, but he's optimistic about their chances of success.
Tottenham, on the other hand, have been struggling with adapting to their new signings, particularly Aaron Wan-Bissaka, who has struggled in his opening three games. The same can be said for other new arrivals, who may be overthinking their roles and trying too hard to impress.
The two teams will face off at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday, with both sides desperate for a win to kickstart their seasons. Emery has warned that his team needs to improve quickly, but he's not using the international break as an excuse for their struggles.
_Based on reporting by BBC Sport. Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c6ly7vg8n7geo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss_
