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Spurs remain bottom of EPL after 2-0 loss to Newcastle

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 9:15 PM

Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Spurs remain bottom of EPL after 2-0 loss to Newcastle
Summary

Tottenham Hotspur fell to a 2-0 defeat against Newcastle in their second Premier League match of the season, leaving them at the bottom of the table. Goals from Anthony Elanga and Yoane Wissa in the second half sealed the win for Newcastle. Despite spending over £300 million this summer, Spurs are yet to score a point or a goal, following a 3-0 loss to Brentford last week. Manager Roberto de Zerbi expressed optimism despite the team's poor start, stating they can improve and find better form. Tottenham has seen only three home league victories in their last 23 matches at their stadium, raising concerns among fans.

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Key Details
  • •Tottenham is last in the Premier League after two matches.
  • •The team is yet to score a goal this season.
  • •De Zerbi acknowledges the need for improvement and team connectivity.
  • •Spurs have only three home league wins in 23 matches.
  • •Newcastle scored both their goals from two attempts on target.
Latest Updates
  • 9:23 PMYahoo Sports — £300m spent, bottom of the table... but Spurs boss De Zerbi 'not angry'
  • 9:15 PMBBC Sport — £300m spent, bottom of the table... but Spurs boss De Zerbi 'not angry'
What they're saying
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Having spent more than £300m in the summer, Tottenham find themselves bottom of the Premier League, without a point or a goal, but boss Roberto de Zerbi remains optimistic.

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Having spent more than £300m in the summer, Tottenham find themselves bottom of the Premier League, without a point or a goal, but boss Roberto de Zerbi remains optimistic.

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