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Tottenham Hotspur secured a vital 2-1 victory over Aston Villa to keep their hopes of a top-four finish alive. The win was a welcome boost for interim head coach Ryan Mason, who has taken over from Jose Mourinho until the end of the season. Tottenham were without injured captain Harry Kane, but Mason's side produced a resilient performance to secure three points. The result means Tottenham are now just three points behind fourth-placed Chelsea, with five games remaining. Mason praised his team's character and spirit, stating that they showed "real fight and determination" to secure the victory. Tottenham's next game is against Southampton on Wednesday, as they look to continue their push for a Champions League spot.