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Sports · Soccer · published 2026-08-29 · via BBC Sport

De Zerbi insists Spurs will turn season around despite winless start

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Tottenham have lost both opening Premier League matches without scoring, leaving them last in the table despite a summer spending spree exceeding £300m. Manager Roberto de Zerbi said the 2-0 defeat to Newcastle was unfair and stressed there is no panic within the squad. The club's fans have endured a poor run at home, with only three league wins in their last 23 matches at their stadium.

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Tottenham's summer overhaul brought in eight new players, including record signings Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes, yet the squad has managed zero goals across two matches. The club finished 17th in each of the previous two Premier League seasons, escaping relegation only on the final day last term. De Zerbi's record stands at four wins, two draws and four defeats in ten matches since taking charge.

Newcastle converted both of their attempts on target while Spurs failed with 17 attempts, six on

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