Charlie Austin criticizes Tottenham form following loss to Newcastle United
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 11:04 AM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Tottenham remains under scrutiny after a 2-0 defeat by Newcastle United on Sunday extended a poor run of home form. The club has managed only three wins in its last 23 Premier League matches played at home. Former striker Charlie Austin described the team's current performance as alarming, specifically noting that the club has failed to show improvement despite significant investment during the transfer window. Austin contrasted the results with the early performance of Matthias Jaissle, who has overseen two positive displays with less preparation time. Roberto de Zerbi continues to manage the squad, though the club faces pressure to integrate new signings. Austin emphasized that financial expenditure does not guarantee success and highlighted the importance of collective mentality as the team attempts to resolve its ongoing inconsistency.
- •Newcastle United won 2-0 against Tottenham on Sunday.
- •Tottenham has recorded only three wins in its last 23 home league matches.
- •Charlie Austin identified the club's current form as alarming despite heavy transfer spending.
- •Roberto de Zerbi serves as manager for the Tottenham squad.
- 11:04 AMYahoo Sports — 'Money cannot buy mentality' - Austin on same page as De Zerbi
"Former Premier League striker Charlie Austin believes Tottenham's current form is "alarming", particularly when bringing the length of Roberto de Zerbi's tenure and the club's transfer window spending into the equation. Tottenham have only won three of their past 23 league games on home soil, with the latest sucker punch coming in Sunday's 2-0 defeat by Newcastle United. "They have been in the exact same position in the Premier League for the past two seasons," Austin said on BBC Radio 5 Live's Football Daily podcast.
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