Aston Villa have written to the Premier League to formally oppose Tottenham's request to reschedule the clubs' meeting on Sunday, May 18. Spurs have requested the match be moved to aid their chances in a potential Europa League final,

Aston Villa are objecting to the Premier League over a potential scheduling change for their home game against Tottenham Hotspur. The league fixture is due to be played on Sunday, May 18 but Tottenham said in a statement on Sunday that they are in discussions with the Premier League to change the date.

In his absence, the Villans fell to a 3-0 defeat, with the club now purely focusing on the race to finish in the Premier League top five and qualify for the Champions League. Following the loss at Wembley, Emery said Rashford had hurt his hamstring and could be sidelined for ‘some weeks’.