Conor Gallagher fired the opening goal close to the post after twelve minutes. It was his first goal for the club and at the same time the goal that took Tottenham one point past West Ham and up to safe ground in the table.
Tottenham poured on the pressure. Palhinha hit the post before Richarlison headed in his tenth goal of the season.
National team captain Victor Nilsson Lindelöf started for Villa, who were not switched on. Were there thoughts of the Europa League semi-final second leg against Nottingham on Thursday?
Bergvall had to make an early substitution. Kulusevski had not played a match this season.
Tottenham still have Leeds, Chelsea and Everton to face.
