Tottenham Hotspur's dismal start to the Premier League season deepened with a home loss to Newcastle United, leaving Roberto De Zerbi's side rooted to the bottom of the table. The 2026/27 campaign has begun with zero points from two matches, a worrying echo of last season's relegation scrap.
This latest defeat marks Tottenham's second consecutive loss to open the season. The lineup that started against Newcastle featured five summer signings. Key players like Richarlison, Wilson Odobert, Xavi Simons, and James Maddison are currently sidelined, further complicating De Zerbi's task. The club's league standing is dire: 20th place, 0 points, with 0 goals scored and 5 conceded.
The manager himself pinpointed the core issue after the match. Roberto De Zerbi said: "It's the biggest problem, it's the biggest challenge and the biggest target is to find the right mentality." He expanded on the difficulty of building cohesion with a new group, noting, "You can't find the right mentality in the transfer market."
Integrating the raft of new faces is proving difficult. Omar Marmoush, who joined from Manchester City, made his league debut in the loss. Fellow City arrival Savinho started and scored twice on his debut in the EFL Cup win over Charlton Athletic. But that cup success has not translated to the Premier League, where the team looks disjointed.
Tottenham's activity in the transfer market may not be over. The club is reportedly close to signing Iliman Ndiaye from Everton, with Richarlison potentially moving in the opposite direction as part of the deal. Fulham's Kenny Tete is also said to be on the radar. These moves suggest the club's hierarchy is actively trying to address the squad's shortcomings, though De Zerbi's comments imply that simply adding players is not a guaranteed fix.
The need for immediate improvement is urgent. Tottenham are already six points behind early leaders Manchester City.
Attention now turns to an important away match against Nottingham Forest, scheduled for September 5th. Forest currently sit 15th in the table, making this a key opportunity for Tottenham to get their first points on the board. The full schedule of upcoming games is available on our fixtures page.
A positive result is essential to lift the gloom around Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The manager must find a way to meld his new signings into an effective unit quickly. With several key attackers absent, the responsibility falls on recent arrivals like Marmoush and Savinho to provide a spark. The club's current injury situation can be monitored on our dedicated injuries page. Tottenham travel to face Nottingham Forest on Saturday, September 5th.
