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Aston Villa may be without starting striker Ollie Watkins for their trip to north London as they gear up to face Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday (October 19).

Elsewhere in the squad, Youri Tielemans and Emiliano Buendia will be hoping to be cleared to feature, though neither is guaranteed to do so.

Villa aren't the only side with absentees , though, as hosts Spurs prepare to field a starting line-up missing many key players. Thomas Frank has enjoyed a successful start to life at the club, having joined from Brentford, where he spent seven years in charge.

However, the recent international break has caused staggered returns, with many players arriving back midweek. This means the Danish coach must balance squad freshness with upcoming fixtures, including a Champions Leagu

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