Villas-Boas warns against Reading slip-up after fine festive run

Andre Villas-Boas has told his Tottenham players it would be “silly” for them to let their standards slip at home again when they host Reading today.

Spurs can cap a near-perfect festive period with victory at White Hart Lane after ending 2012 with seven Premier League points from nine.

The only blip was another disappointing home result, a goalless draw with Stoke that preceded victories at Aston Villa and Sunderland.