US EditionThomas Frank ‘Hurt’ After FA Cup Exit but Blames Ollie Watkins for Late Melee
Villa secured a 2-1 win with goals by Buendia and Rogers; tensions rose due to physical challenges and provocative celebrations, ending in a post-match confrontation without punches.
- On January 10, 2026, Aston Villa beat Tottenham 2-1 in north London in an FA Cup third-round tie, with a heated confrontation breaking out at full-time involving players and substitutes.
- After heated moments in the match, Joao Palhinha's poor challenge left Morgan Rogers on the deck; Ollie Watkins then provoked Palhinha with a celebration, while Villa supporters taunted Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank.
- Emi Buendia and Morgan Rogers put Villa two up by half-time, Unai Emery made six changes and Villa sealed a 13th win in 15 matches after 90 minutes.
- Tottenham's FA Cup exit leaves Thomas Frank under greater pressure as coaching staff intervened to calm the melee and Tottenham supporters booed after another disappointing night.
- It remained unclear who sparked the scenes, but reports said an unlikely source was behind them; Micah Richards defended Joao Palhinha's passion, while Unai Emery praised referee Craig Pawson and noted Boubacar Kamara's injury.
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What sparked the wild Tottenham vs Aston Villa post-match brawl
Morgan Rogers and Joao Palhinha got physical on Saturday night (Picture: Getty Images) Aston Villa got the better of Tottenham in the FA Cup third round on Saturday night, but the final whistle wasn’t the end of the action as a post-match brawl ensued. Villa won the match 2-1 in north London, in a game which was very different in the first and second halves. The visitors were in control at the break thanks to goals from Emi Buendia and Morgan Ro…
Chaotic Scenes! Tottenham & Aston Villa Players Clash In Ugly Post-Match Bust-Up After FA Cup Match; VIDEO
Tottenham’s FA Cup third-round clash with Aston Villa ended in chaos after Villa’s 2–1 win, as tempers flared at the final whistle. A fiercely contested match spilled into an ugly post-match bust-up involving players, substitutes, staff and stewards, overshadowing the football and marring what should have been a routine conclusion to a historic cup tie on a tense Saturday evening.
Handcuffs after Tottenham match: Accuses Aston Villa striker Villa limped to a 2-1 win in North London after goals from Emiliano Buendía and Morgan Rogers. Wilson Odobert reduced the deficit for the home team, who chased an equalizer with a fighting spirit that was lacking before half-time. After the final whistle, things boiled over when Watkins and other Villa players celebrated the victory in front of their supporters. João Palhinha reacted …
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