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Premier League Table: Week 30 Standings and Full Roundup After Sunday's Results

James DudkoMar 13, 2016

Tottenham Hotspur moved to within two points of top spot in the Premier League after beating relegation-bound Aston Villa at Villa Park on Sunday.

A brace from Harry Kane, with goals either side of the half-time break, finally broke down what had been stubborn Villa resistance. It also means Spurs have piled the pressure on leaders Leicester City while also moving six points clear of bitter rivals Arsenal.

Here are all the results from Week 30, including Spurs' key win:

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Aston Villa0-2Tottenham Hotspur

Here's what those results mean for the standings:

PositionClubPlayedWonDrawnLostGoal DifferencePoints
1Leicester City2917932160
2Tottenham Hotspur30161042958
3Arsenal2915771652
4Manchester City3015682151
5West Ham United29131061249
6Manchester United2913881047
7Southampton3012810844
8Liverpool281288644
9Stoke City3012711-443
10Chelsea2910109440
11West Bromwich Albion2910910-639
12Everton2891181238
13Bournemouth3010812-938
14Watford2910712-137
15Crystal Palace299614-733
16Swansea City308913-1033
17Sunderland296716-1925
18Norwich City306717-2325
19Newcastle United286616-2524
20Aston Villa303720-3516

Kane struck twice to liven up a game that had been drab for much of the opening 45 minutes. He was assisted on both occasions by precocious midfield ace Dele Alli.

It's the prolific combination that has driven Spurs' success this season, with Squawka detailing how often Alli plays provider for Tottenham's deadly No. 10:

As if to emphasise Villa's main issue this season, the same source also showed the contrast in Kane's scoring run and the home side's inability to find the net:

Kane's second also made him the joint-leading top scorer in the division:

Spurs kept control of their lead with orderly passing and professional discipline. The north London side kept shape very well, and Alli always looked as though he could muster some magic.

As for Villa, no such inspiration was evident anywhere on the pitch, with only forward Jordan Ayew posing any kind of threat. The malaise has only deepened for the Birmingham club since Remi Garde succeeded Tim Sherwood as manager.

With the week's fixtures disrupted by the FA Cup, Spurs have made the most of their chance to step up their bid for the title. In league terms, they took full advantage of Manchester City's stale 0-0 draw with Norwich City on Saturday, a result that makes the Citizens a long shot for the trophy.

But it will be extending the lead on neighbours Arsenal and keeping the heat on Leicester that will really please Spurs. With a vastly superior goal difference to both, Tottenham seem best-placed to pinch the lead in the table at just the right time.

NORWICH, ENGLAND - MARCH 12:  David Silva of Manchester City and Gary O'Neil of Norwich City compete for the ball during the Barclays Premier League match between Norwich City and Manchester City at Carrow Road on March 12, 2016 in Norwich, England.  (Pho

The pressure is now on Leicester to take maximum points against Newcastle United. Anything less will surely make Spurs favourites to outlast the competition and win this frenetic title race.

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