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Sports News of Sunday, 3 November 2024

    

Source: BBC

Solanke double as Spurs come from behind to hit four against Villa

Dominic Solanke is the first player to score four goals in their first eight Premier League games Dominic Solanke is the first player to score four goals in their first eight Premier League games

Dominic Solanke netted two goals, leading Tottenham to a comeback victory against Aston Villa in the Premier League.

The £65 million summer acquisition increased his season's league tally with both goals scored within four minutes of the second half, helping Ange Postecoglou's team rise to seventh place in the standings.

Solanke opened the scoring for Spurs with a skillful finish, lifting the ball over goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez following a pass from Dejan Kulusevski. He then received a precise assist from Richarlison to secure the win, sealing Aston Villa's late resurgence.

Villa had initially taken the lead with Morgan Rogers' goal, which came from the first shot on target after 32 minutes, capitalizing on Spurs' failure to clear a corner from Lucas Digne.

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