Tottenham struggles continue with defeat to Aston Villa, coach under pressure

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Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Tottenham struggles continue with defeat to Aston Villa, coach under pressure
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Tottenham suffered a 3-2 defeat to Aston Villa on Saturday, deepening the crisis for coach Roberto De Zerbi. After five Premier League matches without a win, Spurs sit second to last in the standings. De Zerbi criticized his players for defensive errors that led to conceding two critical goals, particularly a second goal from a long ball that violated previous warnings. The team's record this season shows only one victory from seven matches in all competitions, with a negative goal difference. De Zerbi expressed his disappointment and emphasized the need for leadership within the squad as they prepare for upcoming fixtures.

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  • Tottenham lost 3-2 to Aston Villa on September 19.
  • The team has no wins in five Premier League matches.
  • Roberto De Zerbi is under serious risk of being sacked.
  • Spurs sit at the bottom of the EPL standings.
  • Only one win in seven matches under De Zerbi this season.
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The atmosphere at Tottenham grew even heavier after Saturday’s 3-2 defeat to Aston Villa (19). Under serious risk of being sacked, coach Roberto De Zerbi laid bare the crisis by harshly criticizing ...

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