The FA Cup dream ended at the first hurdle for Thomas Frank ’s Spurs, who were defeated 2-1 by Unai Emery’s high-flying Villans in a tense third-round clash in north London on Saturday.

Under-fire Tottenham boss Thomas Frank was left "hurt" by their FA Cup exit to Aston Villa, but defended his passionate players after a full-time melee and criticised Ollie Watkins.

Ecstatic scenes followed. The pitch invasion that came after the full-time whistle, those bear-hugs between players and fans who began partying into the night; none of it will be forgotten in a hurry ...