Aston Villa boss Unai Emery is "excited" ahead of facing Tottenham on Saturday.
Emery sees the clash as a Euro playoff.
He said, "They have had some problems in the last month, but they have very good players. The last match they played against Crystal Palace they kept good balance tactically and they have very powerful players in the transition, being strong defensively.
"We have to believe in our players, in our tactical way we are progressing. That is the match on Saturday. To play a great match, have spirit, and trying to get at them. They have a three-goal difference with us but the only thing in our mind is to be very competitive on Saturday.
"The club is working to build and create a great way for the present and for the next years."
Emery also said: We are very excited, we are looking forward to the match. I think everybody wants to enjoy this moment, to be together for 90 minutes at Villa Park.
"At home, we are feeling very strong, we are being very competitive and we are winning difficult matches. Overall, we are making very good progress individually and collectively as a team. I am going to try and get the best performance on Saturday."