Aston Villa secured a 2-1 victory over Tottenham on Sunday, leapfrogging them into fourth place in the English Premier League.
The match was a fitting tribute to the late Venables, who managed Spurs from 1987 to 1991.
Meanwhile, Tottenham under Ange Postecoglou lineup adjustments, showed an electric start.
Giovani Lo Celso’s deflected strike provided an early lead for Spurs, but Pau Torres equalized with a powerful header just before halftime.
Unai Emery’s halftime equaliser proved to be a boost as Ollie Watkins secured Villa’s victory in the second half.
The win took Villa to fourth place, leaving Spurs to grapple with their third consecutive defeat.
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