Dwight Yorke says Tottenham Hotspur are Premier League title contenders after watching Andros Townsend inspire the North London club to a 2-0 win at Aston Villa.
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However, defeat leaves Aston Villa in 13th and former Villa striker Yorke would like to see his old side take more risks at home in a bid to pick up vital points which will steer them clear of the relegation dogfight they were involved in last season.
"It's yet another defeat for Aston Villa at home and that must be a concern for Paul Lambert and the players," he said.
"Your home games are the ones you rely a lot on and for some reason they haven't sorted them out.
"There is progress being made from where they've come in the last 18 months but playing at home they need to take more risks; the onus is on the home team to take the game to the opposition but they seem a little more reserved at home.
"They need to do better - their home form has been terrible, really."
The return of last season's top scorer Christian Benteke from injury, however, was one highlight for Villa supporters on Sunday. And Yorke believes the big Belgian's return is a cause for optimism.
"The importance of Benteke is the presence he has," said Yorke.
"He lifted the players and the fans when he came on and he is going to be really important."
