Aston Villa manager Martin O’Neill believes Tottenham pose the biggest threat to the Villains attempts to break into the top four this season.

O’Neill’s side host Spurs (17/10 to beat Villa in the 90 minute match betting) on Saturday teatime looking to draw level on points with the north London outfit who currently occupy fourth place.

The two sides appear to be the most likely contenders to break the ‘big four’s’ monopoly on the Champions League spots, with both having come close in the past.

Villa (4/1 in the Without Big Four winners market) occupied fourth place for much of last season before falling away and eventually finishing sixth.

Tottenham were denied their place in the Champions League on the last day of the season in 2006, but both sides have seemingly learnt from their past experiences and have strengthen their squads considerably this season.

O’Neill claims Spurs are Villa’s main rivals for the coveted fourth spot and expects Saturday’s clash at Villa Park to be a tight one.

“Tottenham are very strong,” said O’Neill.

“They have a chance to challenge that top four because they have the wherewithal to do it.

“But we will throw absolutely everything at it.

“It will be a tough ask this season again but it’s our aim.

“That’s what we want to do as we’d love to be playing Champions League football eventually.

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