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Spurs took an early lead over Aston Villa only to fall to a 2-1 defeat – their first in eight games across all competitions – and raise more questions about the club’s ability to build in attack.
Such fralities were on show the last time Spurs were in Champions League action, as they escaped Bodo/Glimt with an entirely undeserved 2-2 draw. That came after an unconvincing 1-0 win over Villarreal in their first League Phase game.
Monaco are also struggling and welcome Spurs amid a four-game…
