Tottenham Slips to Bottom Three in Worst-Ever Premier League Start
A 2-3 home defeat to Aston Villa has left Tottenham with just two points from five games, marking their worst opening to a top-flight season on record.
Tottenham's Premier League campaign has descended into crisis. After losing 2-3 at home to Aston Villa, the club has sunk into the bottom three, per Sky Sports, marking their worst start to a top-flight season on record. Five matches in, Tottenham have accumulated only two points.
Villa claimed their first win of the season at Tottenham, per Sky Sports. Goals from Johan Manzambi, Nicolas Jackson, and Emi Buendia guided the visitors to a 3-2 success, leaving Tottenham in the relegation zone.
Manager Roberto De Zerbi faces intense scrutiny. Per Sky Sports, he has openly criticised both his forwards' decision-making and his medical staff, issues now compounded by the home loss to Villa.