London, May 6 -- Tottenham Hotspur's Premier League game at Aston Villa has been brought forward two days to May16 to allow Spurs extra time to prepare for their possible appearance in
the Europa League final.
Spurs were scheduled to travel to Villa Park on May 18 at 14:15 BST but submitted a request to the Premier League for the game to be played earlier in order for Ange Postecoglou's side to have longer to prepare should they reach the Europa League final on May 21.
Tottenham are 3-1 ahead in their semi-final against Bodo/Glimt and could meet Manchester United, who are 3-0 up in their tie with Athletic Bilbao, in the final. Both second legs will be played on Thursday.
The change of date for Spurs' game at Villa will remain even if Po...