Tottenham Hotspur picked up a much-needed win this afternoon as they beat Aston Villa 2-1 with Emerson Royal turning in a strong display.
Nuno Espirito Santo needed a win after a dismal run of Premier League form, and that’s what he got this afternoon.
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg fired Tottenham ahead before Ollie Watkins grabbed a leveller.
Tottenham did grab the win though as a Matt Targett own goal secured all three points.
Emerson impresses in Tottenham win
Many players impressed for Tottenham, but right back Emerson really managed to shine.
The deadline day signing from Barcelona has endured a mixed start to life in North London.
Today, Emerson recorded six clearances, four interceptions, three aerial duels won, two successful dribbles and one key pass.
This was much more like it from Emerson, who will now be hoping that his Tottenham career really takes off.
Tottenham fans react
Tottenham fans have been reacting to Emerson’s display, suggesting that he ‘might be it’ in terms of Tottenham’s long search for a new star right back.
Others think Emerson is the real deal, believing they have seen enough to know that he will be a star in North London.
Some called Emerson’s display a ‘masterclass’, called him ‘quality’ and ‘brilliant’.
There is a belief that Emerson is now really settling in at Tottenham, and and is everything Spurs have wanted at right back.
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