Source: Team_Talk
Stewart: Villa can test Tottenham
Spurs demolished Wigan 9-1 last week but the former Middlesbrough man is confident Villa can get a result against their top-four rivals.[LNB]The winger made his long-awaited debut last week, coming off the bench against Burnley after a frustrating seven months on the sidelines with a broken foot.[LNB]The 25-year-old topped up his match fitness in midweek with a 75-minute run-out for the reserves and is hoping to make his Villa Park bow on Saturday.[LNB]"It's great to be back involved and playing football again. It beats slogging away in the gym," he told Aston Villa TV.[LNB]"The injury was obviously frustrating but I think what helped me were the surroundings of a new club, new people. The rehab has been great and the lads have been super with me.[LNB]"It was strange joining a club when you're injured but I am ready to play now. I feel fit and hopefully I can be involved again at the weekend.[LNB]"I have had to be patient. I couldn't have been any more patient in fact. With injuries, it's vital you don't rush them because you could easily get a setback, which is the last thing you need.[LNB]"But everything has gone well and the more I play now the better. I am feeling good and hopefully I can be involved again against Tottenham."[LNB]Downing has been praised by his manager Martin O'Neill this week for his attitude during his time out and the winger is excited about going head-to-head with Spurs.[LNB]"I am excited about this weekend but then again everyone is. We are both looking for that top-four spot. They are playing well and we're doing well too," he added.[LNB]"We have been doing well at home and I'm sure our lads are positive and relishing the challenge. I am confident we can get a result.[LNB]"It was a great result for them last weekend, a bit of a freak result but I don't think they'll be scoring nine against us.[LNB]"We'll test them definitely because we have players who can score goals and who are very dangerous.[LNB]"I am sure Tottenham are aware of that. I am sure it will be a cracking game. Hopefully we'll get a result. We're all looking forward to it."[LNB][LNB] Aston Villa 11/8, Tottenham 2/1, Draw 9/4
