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Spurs suffer 2-0 defeat to Newcastle as De Zerbi insists on calm

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 7:40 PM

Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Spurs suffer 2-0 defeat to Newcastle as De Zerbi insists on calm

Summary

Tottenham Hotspur lost 2-0 to Newcastle United in a Premier League match on August 29, 2026. Anthony Elanga and Yoane Wissa scored for Newcastle in the second half. This defeat extends Tottenham's poor start, marking their worst beginning to a season in 52 years. Manager Roberto De Zerbi acknowledged the dismal results but emphasized that he will not panic and remains focused on improvement. Tottenham has yet to score in their opening two matches of the season, having previously lost to Brentford 3-0.

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By the Numbers

•Tottenham has lost both of its opening matches without scoring.
•De Zerbi has signed eight new players since last season.
•The team conceded twice in the second half against Newcastle.
•Elanga and Wissa scored for Newcastle in the match.
•De Zerbi plans to make one more significant signing before the transfer window closes.

Latest Updates

7:40 PMYahoo Sports — Roberto De Zerbi apologises for Newcastle defeat but insists Spurs ‘will not panic’
7:36 PMYahoo Sports — 'Sorry' De Zerbi won't panic after Spurs shambles

What they're saying

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Roberto De Zerbi apologised for Tottenham's dismal 2-0 defeat against Newcastle but insisted he won't panic after the club's worst start to a season in 52 years.It was another chastening result for De Zerbi, whose expensively assembled team suffered an embarrassing 3-0 defeat at Brentford in the opening game of the season last weekend.
— Yahoo Sports