Premier League: Goals from Morgan Rogers and Emiliano Buendia sink Tottenham at home

Aston Villa secured a 2-1 victory against Tottenham on Sunday, with Morgan Rogers and Emiliano Buendia leading the comeback at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.Rodrigo Bentancur gave Tottenham an early lead in the first half.Rogers scored an equalizer before halftime, and substitute Buendia netted the winning goal in the final stages of the match.Tottenham's Premier League home record has been concerning, with 11 losses and only three wins in 18 league matches since Thomas Frank replaced Ange Postecoglou.The team's performance at their 62,000-seat stadium under Frank has received mixed reactions, including fan disapproval after a loss to Bournemouth in August and a draw with Wolves last month.Tottenham's seven-game unbeaten run across all competitions came to an end, placing them sixth in the league table after their second defeat under Frank's leadership."It was exactly the game I expected it to be, very tight. There weren't too many chances. I think overall it could've gone either way," Frank said."I think 1-1 would've been a fair result. Villa scored two goals from outside the box in moments where you wouldn't expect them to score.

Fair play for their moments of quality. We also easily could have won."Aston Villa has overcome their longest winless season start since 1964, securing five consecutive victories - three in the Premier League and two in the Europa League - and extending their unbeaten run to eight matches.Villa achieved a significant milestone by defeating a top-four opponent away from home, having previously earned just one point from six away matches against current Champions League teams last season.Under Unai Emery's management, Villa has risen to 10th place as they pursue Champions League qualification."The way the players responded, even when we were losing 1-0, this is the way we are trying to get better at and try to build the team with this structure," Emery said."Most importantly we are recovering some players. The dressing room is different now."Tottenham faced multiple player absences, including James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, Yves Bissouma, Destiny Udogie, and Dominic Solanke.

Captain Cristian Romero also withdrew during the pre-match warm-up.Despite these setbacks, Tottenham scored after five minutes through Bentancur, following a sequence involving Mohammed Kudus and Micky van de Ven.Bentancur celebrated his goal with a gesture honouring his wife's pregnancy with their second child.Wilson Odobert tested Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez with a low shot in rainy conditions.Rogers levelled the score after 37 minutes with an impressive 20-yard strike that beat Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario.The second half saw both teams create opportunities, with Ezri Konsa blocking Odobert's shot and Martinez saving Joao Palhinha's attempt.Mathys Tel added to Tottenham's injury concerns when he left the field requiring knee treatment.Villa capitalised on Tottenham's difficulties in the 77th minute when Buendia converted Matty Cash and Lucas Digne's build-up play with a precise finish.Randal Kolo Muani missed a clear opportunity to equalise for Tottenham in stoppage time during his Premier League debut.