Tottenham Hotspur missed 9 points in last 3 games otherwise they would be first in the ranking with a safe points difference from the second team. Aston Villa did a good job turning the table upside down on Spurs head and picking a victory.
If Tottenham will continue like that then they will find themselves overtaken by Manchester United or Newcastle in the next round since these two teams will face each other and Spurs will have to face Manchester City!