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The victory was a significant boost to Spurs' Premier League survival hopes, lifting them above West Ham and out of the relegation zone with three matches remaining.\n\nMuch of the post-match discussion centered on Villa manager Unai Emery's decision to make seven alterations to his starting lineup. This move came in the wake of Villa's Europa League semi-final first leg against Nottingham Forest just days prior. De Zerbi, however, chose to focus on the quality of his own team's performance and the strength of the Villa side they actually faced.\n\n\"It was a great first XI,\" De Zerbi stated emphatically. He pointed to the caliber of players Emery did select, naming experienced internationals like Tyrone Mings, Youri Tielemans, and Jadon Sancho, as well as former Manchester United defender Victor Lindelöf and highly-rated left-back Ian Maatsen. The manager argued that this was far from a weakened team, regardless of how many changes were made.\n\nDe Zerbi also drew a parallel to another recent match to underscore his point. He noted that Nottingham Forest manager Vítor Pereira made eight changes for his team's subsequent trip to Chelsea, yet Forest stormed to an impressive 3-1 victory at Stamford Bridge. \"The first XI for Forest was maybe more changes than Aston Villa did, no?\" he questioned. \"First half … 2-0 for Forest and has anyone said anything? No.\"\n\nFurthermore, the Tottenham boss highlighted his own team's significant injury absences. He listed key players who were unavailable for the Villa match, including Cristian Romero, Dejan Kulusevski, Mohammed Kudus, Dominic Solanke, Xavi Simons, and James Maddison. \"It is better if the people speak about us than we speak about them,\" he added, suggesting the focus should be on Spurs' resilience.\n\nDe Zerbi provided updates on several of those injured players. Striker Dominic Solanke is unlikely to be fit for the upcoming home match against Leeds on Monday, but there is hope he could return for the following fixture against Chelsea. Goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario remains sidelined, and midfielder James Maddison, who has been among the substitutes recently, is still not ready for match action as he continues his rehabilitation from a serious anterior cruciate ligament injury.\n\nLooking ahead, De Zerbi expressed a clear desire to secure the future of midfielder João Palhinha, who is currently on loan from Bayern Munich. Tottenham holds a €30 million option to make the deal permanent. \"One hundred per cent,\" De Zerbi said when asked if he wanted to keep the Portuguese international. \"We have to start from this type of person. More than players, we need reliable people, reliable players. Palhinha is one of the best as a player, for sure.\"\n\nBased on reporting from Football | The Guardian.","news","Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi has firmly dismissed suggestions that their vital 2-1 victory over Aston Villa was due to the opposition making seven changes, highlighting Villa's strong lineup and Spurs' own absentees.","326257546220277760","Chelsea","327894236315783169","326135625054949376","Premier League","326324455091474432","Chelsea vs Nottingham Forest","2026-05-07T17:20:33Z","de-zerbi-rejects-claims-spurs-crucial-win-over-villa-was-against-weakened","The Guardian","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.theguardian.com\u002Ffootball\u002F2026\u002Fmay\u002F07\u002Fde-zerbi-dismisses-claim-that-spurs-victory-was-down-to-weakened-villa-side","326257546094448640","Tottenham",[61,50,45,64,65,66,67,68,69,70],"326257546425798656","326257546358689792","326257546153168896","326257545968619520","326257534170042368","326257812931874816","326257545712766976",[62,51,46,72,73,74,75,76,77,78],"Aston Villa","Leeds","West Ham","Arsenal","Bayern München","Stamford","Manchester United","De Zerbi Rejects Claims Spurs' Crucial Win Over Villa Was Against Weakened Opposition",[81,112,141,168],{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":48,"excerpt":82,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":83,"leagueId":53,"leagueName":54,"matchId":84,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":85,"slug":86,"sourceName":87,"sourceURL":88,"teamId":89,"teamName":90,"teamIds":91,"teamNames":101,"title":111},"Pierre Sage is set to join Crystal Palace after leading Lens to Coupe de France glory. Sporting director Jean-Louis Leca must now find a successor and reshape","338193111534538753","0","2026-06-05T03:15:00Z","pierre-sage-to-crystal-palace-what-it-means-for-lens","L'Equipe","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.lequipe.fr\u002FFootball\u002FArticle\u002FPierre-sage-sur-le-depart-jean-louis-leca-le-directeur-sportif-de-lens-va-avoir-plusieurs-chantiers-a-gerer\u002F1681831#at_medium=RSS_feeds","326257536443355136","Lens",[89,92,93,94,95,96,97,98,99,100],"326255037950988288","326257535952621568","326257572367568896","326257602382008320","326222711447621632","326257536049090560","326222712726884352","326222711682502656","326257844615647232",[90,102,103,104,105,106,107,108,109,110],"Crystal Palace","Marseille","Le Mans","Vitesse","France","Nice","Cape Verde Islands","England","Ajaccio","Pierre Sage to Crystal Palace: What It Means for Lens",{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":48,"excerpt":113,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":114,"leagueId":53,"leagueName":54,"matchId":84,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":115,"slug":116,"sourceName":59,"sourceURL":117,"teamId":118,"teamName":119,"teamIds":120,"teamNames":130,"title":140},"Chris Wood's serious knee injury clouds New Zealand's World Cup hopes as the All Whites face Iran, Egypt, and Belgium in Group G.","338128485845307393","2026-06-04T23:01:18Z","new-zealand-s-2026-world-cup-bid-wood-injury-a-major-doubt","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.theguardian.com\u002Ffootball\u002F2026\u002Fjun\u002F05\u002Fnew-zealand-world-cup-2026-team-guide","326222713104371712","New Zealand",[118,45,121,122,123,124,125,126,127,128,129],"326257595583041536","326222712622026752","326257808754348032","326257660145963008","326222711976103936","326257545754710016","326222712013852672","326222712265510912","326222711401484288",[119,46,131,132,133,134,135,136,137,138,139],"New Caledonia","South Africa","Northampton","Motherwell","Australia","Newcastle","Iran","Egypt","Belgium","New Zealand's 2026 World Cup Bid: Wood Injury a Major Doubt",{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":48,"excerpt":142,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":143,"leagueId":53,"leagueName":54,"matchId":84,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":144,"slug":145,"sourceName":59,"sourceURL":146,"teamId":147,"teamName":148,"teamIds":149,"teamNames":158,"title":167},"Spain 1-1 Iraq: Yamal injury concern as eight debutants feature in World Cup warm-up. Torres gave lead but Doski's long-range stunner equalized. Depth tested.","338113367510093825","2026-06-04T22:04:33Z","spain-1-1-iraq-what-yamal-s-absence-squad-rotation-mean","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.theguardian.com\u002Ffootball\u002F2026\u002Fjun\u002F04\u002Fspain-iraq-friendly-international-match-report","326222711653142528","Spain",[147,150,151,152,153,154,155,156,157],"326257593141956608","326257565195309056","326222711908995072","326222713142120448","326222712819159040","326222707169431552","326222712395534336","326257565233057792",[148,159,160,161,162,163,164,165,166],"Chattanooga","Barcelona","Mexico","Canada","Iraq","Anderlecht","Norway","Atletico Madrid","Spain 1-1 Iraq: What Yamal's Absence & Squad Rotation Mean",{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":48,"excerpt":169,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":170,"leagueId":53,"leagueName":54,"matchId":84,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":171,"slug":172,"sourceName":173,"sourceURL":174,"teamId":175,"teamName":176,"teamIds":177,"teamNames":185,"title":193},"NI's youngest post-WWII side (avg age 22.1) beat Guinea 1-0 with Atcheson scoring and sent off, while Morrison debuted, showing grit before facing France.","338103552524161025","2026-06-04T21:18:17Z","ni-record-youth-side-show-grit-22-1-avg-age-beats-guinea","BBC Sport","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bbc.com\u002Fsport\u002Ffootball\u002Farticles\u002Fc7v9ve8415mo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss","326257664243798016","Northern Ireland",[175,178,179,67,180,92,181,182,183,184,96],"326257791738056704","326257545918287872","326257808385249280","326257807630274560","326257664713560064","326257664403181568","326257808158756864",[176,186,187,75,188,102,189,190,191,192,106],"Guinea","Liverpool","Sheffield Wednesday","Southampton","Luxembourg","Gibraltar","Blackburn","NI Record Youth Side Show Grit: 22.1 Avg Age Beats Guinea",{"awayScore":195,"awayTeam":196,"description":200,"homeScore":18,"homeTeam":201,"id":55,"kickoffAt":205,"length":206,"leagueId":207,"leagueName":54,"leagueSlug":208,"probabilityLabel":54,"slug":209,"status":210,"tvStations":211,"venueCity":21,"venueName":21},3,{"code":197,"id":45,"imagePath":198,"name":46,"slug":199},"AWY","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fteams\u002F65.png","nottingham-forest","On May 4, 2026, Stamford Bridge will host a Premier League clash steeped in historical significance and contemporary high stakes as Chelsea welcome Nottingham Forest. This fixture is more than just a late-season encounter; it represents a potential decisive moment in the campaign for both clubs, albeit at opposite ends of the table.\n\nChelsea, under their manager, will be fiercely competing to secure a coveted top-four finish and a return to the UEFA Champions League. Every point is vital in this tight race, and dropping points at home against a lower-table side could prove catastrophic for their ambitions. For Nottingham Forest, the scenario is starkly different but equally critical. Locked in a tense battle to avoid relegation, every match is a cup final. A shock result at the Bridge could provide the lifeline needed for survival, making this a classic \"six-pointer\" in the relegation fight.\n\nThe history between these two clubs adds a layer of narrative drama. While not a traditional local derby, their rivalry was famously ignited in the late 1970s and early 1980s through epic European Cup battles between Brian Clough's Forest and Chelsea's London rivals. The memory of Forest's giant-killing past fuels their belief in causing an upset, while Chelsea's pedigree demands dominance.\n\nTactically, the match presents a fascinating contrast. Chelsea will likely dominate possession, utilizing their technical midfielders and overlapping full-backs to break down a deep-lying Forest block. The key for them will be patience and precision in the final third. Nottingham Forest, organized and resilient, will aim to stay compact, frustrate the hosts, and strike with devastating speed on the counter-attack, targeting any spaces left by Chelsea's advancing defenders. Set-pieces could be a crucial weapon for the visitors.\n\nThe atmosphere at Stamford Bridge will be electric, charged with the anxiety and expectation of the home supporters demanding a victory to fuel their Champions League quest. The travelling Forest contingent, though smaller in number, will be vociferous, singing defiantly in the face of adversity, creating a tense and compelling backdrop.\n\nFans can expect a match of intense pressure and contrasting emotions. Chelsea will attack relentlessly, while Forest will defend with their lives. The outcome will hinge on whether Chelsea's quality can break Forest's resolve, or if Forest's spirit and tactical discipline can pull off a result that could define their season. The final whistle will either send the Bridge into euphoria or spark wild celebrations in the away end, with significant ramifications at both ends of the Premier League table.",{"code":202,"id":50,"imagePath":203,"name":51,"slug":204},"HME","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fteams\u002F49.png","chelsea","2026-05-04T14:00:00Z",90,"326135624635518976","gb-premier-league","chelsea-vs-nottingham-forest-2026-05-04","finished",[]]