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Tottenham struggles continue with home defeat against Aston Villa

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Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Tottenham struggles continue with home defeat against Aston Villa

Summary

Tottenham Hotspur lost 3-2 at home to Aston Villa on Saturday, September 19. Manager Roberto De Zerbi expressed frustration following the match as Spurs remain winless in the league, accumulating only two points from five games this season. Despite a significant investment of over $430 million in new players this summer, the team has been struggling to find confidence in their attacking play. De Zerbi exited the field angrily after the match, reflecting the team's disappointing start as they head into the international break.

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By the Numbers

•Tottenham has lost three of their first five league matches.
•The team has only two points on the board so far this season.
•Over $430 million was spent on new players this summer.
•Tottenham has won just five home league games in their last 36.
•Roberto De Zerbi displayed visible anger after the match.

Latest Updates

3:31 PMYahoo Sports — De Zerbi accuses Spurs players of lacking ‘fight’ as winless run continues
3:30 PMYahoo Sports — De Zerbi ‘very sad and frustrated’ as Tottenham maintain winless start
1:34 PMYahoo Sports — Roberto De Zerbi reaction - What did Spurs manager say after huge defeat at home vs Aston Villa?

What they're saying

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Roberto De Zerbi says it is not possible to win games without fight as Spurs continued their winless run in the Premier League with defeat to Aston Villa on Saturday. The Villans came away with a 3-2 ...
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Tottenham finally scored in the Premier League and still lost, beaten 3-2 at home by Aston Villa after falling three behind, and Roberto De Zerbi made no attempt to dress it up.According to football.l...
— Yahoo Sports