Aston Villa defender Victor Lindelof is relishing Saturday's trip to face Tottenham Hotspur, insisting the squad remain confident despite a modest points return in the opening weeks of the season. The Sweden international believes the rising expectations around the club can spur them on to claim a vital victory in north London.
Unai Emery has revealed Aston Villa signed Victor Lindelof on a free transfer following a glowing recommendation from his former Manchester United team-mate Juan Mata. Lindelof left United after an eight-year stay last summer and decided to stay in the Premier League with a switch to Emery's Villa, where he has become a key figure in defence.
Ex-Manchester United defender Victor Lindelof is about to make a swift return to English football with Aston Villa after spending the summer without a club.