Tottenham Hotspur suffered yet another painful home defeat, falling 3-2 to Aston Villa in a result that has heaped further pressure on manager Roberto De Zerbi.

Former Tottenham Hotspur defender Michael Dawson offered a damning assessment of his old club's performance, suggesting the same defensive vulnerabilities continue to haunt the side game after game.

Dawson pointed to a familiar fragility at the back as the defining factor behind the loss — a trait, he noted, that shows little sign of disappearing under the current setup.

The defeat leaves Roberto De Zerbi facing serious scrutiny from supporters and pundits alike, with Tottenham Hotspur's inability to hold a result at home becoming an increasingly concerning pattern.

Aston Villa, for their part, took full advantage of the defensive lapses on offer and claimed all three points in a result that underlines their own growing confidence this season.