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Calm Ange Postecoglou enjoys ‘positive step’ as Tottenham rout Aston Villa

Source: PA Wire

Ange Postecoglou remained grounded despite his delight with Tottenham’s all-round display away to 10-man Aston Villa and a potentially key victory in the race for Champions League qualification.

Sunday’s clash pitted fourth against fifth, with the hosts knowing victory would move them eight points clear in the last Premier League spot guaranteed a place at Europe’s top table.

But Villa collapsed and Brennan Johnson goals before home captain saw red for a reckless challenge on Destiny Udogie.

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