article_snippet.sent: Spurs are preparing to face Aston Villa at the Lane in the Barclays Premier League on Saturday afternoon .
article_snippet.sent: Meanwhile, Spurs are preparing to face Aston Villa at the Lane in the Barclays Premier League the Barclays Premier League on Saturday afternoon as they come face-to-face with former manager Tim Sherwood, who is now in charge of the Midlands club.
article_snippet.sent: A win or draw for the home side could see their rise above Liverpool into fifth place in the Barclays Premier League before the Reds face Newcastle at Anfield on Monday night.
article_snippet.sent: Manchester City are seven points ahead of Spurs in fourth but with Tottenham still to host the champions at White Hart Lane, Mauricio Pochettino's hopes of securing the Barclays Premier League football for next season are not quite over.