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I don't think that Tottenham has a chance to win the Premier League title and I see Aston Villa ahead of them as their record is cleaner. Now it might be looking worse for Tottenham since they won only 1 out of the last 5 games and this may change again, but I still think that over the course of the full 38 games Aston Villa could be ahead of them. But is it enough for the title? I think I agree that this would be a major surprise for everyone and Liverpool has become quite consistent although they had some close games recently. But the results were positive for them.
Since Ange Postecoglou took charge at Tottenham, they are having positive change massively. Their Tactical play and team's spirit are not like Tottenham before. This is the biggest factor of their resurrection this season. But this is indeed not enough for them to win the league. Their biggest issue is the quality of squad depth which has been proven poor previously that they collected just 1 win in 5 games after losing their key players due to suspensions and injuries.
I think Aston Villa is quite similar to Tottenham, but they just haven't had badluck of losing key players. It's true that a team's performance over the entire season is a more accurate reflection of their capabilities than a short-term streak. Aston Villa's cleaner record adds to their credibility, and consistency is indeed a key factor to stay competitive at the top. A team like Liverpool who are able to maintain positive results while not playing at their best is a kind of toughest team to compete with. Even in contested matches, demonstrates their resilience and experience at the top level. It's exciting to see whether Tottenham can regain momentum, if Aston Villa can maintain their form, and how Liverpool continues to navigate their journey.
That's a good review of the situation in Tottenham and Aston Villa. I fully agree that if both teams have their first and best eleven players available for the whole season, I think a lot could be possible for them. But especially in the second half of the season, the depth and quality of the squad becomes relevant. It's very hard to maintain a high performance for a whole season when the squad isn't as deep as that of Manchester City for example. Tottenham had instant problems and Aston Villa, hard to tell, but maybe they get lucky and will be spared from injuries. It would be quite interesting to see what this team could do in the Premier League if they stay in top condition and don't lose any players along the way.