Sports · 20 September 2026

Aston Villa beat Tottenham 3-2, leaving Spurs in relegation zone

Tottenham lost 3-2 at home to Aston Villa, making it their first Premier League loss and leaving them without a win this season. Villa's campaign began with a win thanks to strikes by Johan Manzambi, Nicolas Jackson, and Emi Buendia. Spurs boss Roberto De Zerbi expressed frustration, saying he "didn't speak with the players today" after the defeat.

By BriefTea Editorial · 20 September 2026 at 7:36

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