Tottenham Hotspur 2-3 Aston Villa: Five key takeaways from Premier League 2026-27 match
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Spurs continue their search for first win this season.
Tottenham Hotspur’s search for a first win in the Premier League continued as they were handed another setback after losing 3-2 to Aston Villa. The visitors, without struggle, were able to find the back of the net with goals from Johan Manzambi, Nicolas Jackson and Emiliano Buendía.
This was the latest defeat for a side that has been underwhelming despite spending a big sum during the transfer window and now under Roberto De Zerbi and co. The club has now been dropped into the relegation zone.
Takeaways from the Premier League 2026-27 match:
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5. Johan Manzambi puts up MOTM performance
Johan Manzambi starred for Aston Villa against Tottenham Hotspur, scoring and assisting on his Premier League debut. The £51 million summer transfer from Freiburg was a constant menace, leading Villa’s assault until being replaced in the 72nd minute.
4. Tottenham are now in the relegation zone
Following Aston Villa’s win over Tottenham Hotspur, Spurs have slipped to 18th position in the Premier League standings with only two points from their first five games. Roberto De Zerbi’s Spurs were in 17th position, only one spot above the drop zone, but after their last setback, they are now in the relegation zone.
3. Tottenham scores first league goal of the new season
Tottenham Hotspur’s Conor Gallagher has scored their first Premier League goal of the 2026-27 season. Gallagher scored in the 86th minute of the encounter against Aston Villa F.C., breaking Roberto De Zerbi’s side’s 445-minute goal drought, which had seen them fail to score in their first four league meetings against Brentford, Newcastle, Nottingham Forest, and Everton.
2. Aston Villa win their first Premier League game of the new season
Aston Villa defeated Tottenham Hotspur 3-2 away at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the Premier League encounter, putting them on track for their inaugural league victory of the season. Villa’s goal scorers include Johan Manzambi, Nicolas Jackson, and Emiliano Buendía.
1. Tottenham yet to win a game this season in the Premier League
Tottenham Hotspur lost to Aston Villa 3-1 late in the second half at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, leaving them without a victory in their first five Premier League games of the 2026-27 season. They have not scored in four consecutive Premier League matches, the first time this has occurred since September 2006.
Who won the game?
Aston Villa won the game.
Where do Tottenham stand in the table?
They are now 18th in the table.
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