Online Report : Aston Villa took a massive step towards after securing a Champions League spot with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in their Premier League clash on Saturday.

Goals from Ezri Konsa and Boubacar Kamara in the second half sealed win for Unai Emery`s side at Villa Park.

The first half was tightly contested, with Villa having the lion`s share of possession but struggling to break down a stubborn Tottenham defense.

However, the deadlock was broken in the 59th minute when Ollie Watkins headed down a John McGinn corner, and Ezri Konsa was on hand to turn the ball into the net.

Villa doubled their lead in the 73rd minute with a fine strike from Boubacar Kamara, his first Premier League goal for the club.

The midfielder cut in from the right and fired a low shot past the Tottenham goalkeeper Antonin kinsky.

Tottenham appeared to have rested several key players ahead of their Europa League final against Manchester United next week, offered little in response and failed to register a single shot on target.

This win lifts Aston Villa into fifth place in the Premier League table. For Tottenham, the defeat leaves them in 17th place as they focus their attention on their upcoming European final.

Villa now face Manchester United away in their final league game, knowing that a win would significantly boost their chances of Champions League qualification.