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Tottenham Hotspur lost 3-0 to Brentford in their Premier League opener, marking a disastrous start for manager Roberto De Zerbi's new squad. Brentford's Mamadou Sangare scored and assisted, while Tottenham's new signings, including Sandro Tonali and Jan Paul van Hecke, struggled to adapt. The match highlighted significant defensive instability and a lack of cohesion in the Spurs' high-profile transfer project.
Tottenham and Leeds drew 1-1 in a tense night defined by Spurs' self-inflicted errors and late drama, with added-time pressure intensifying the atmosphere. De Zerbi’s temper flared on the touchline, earning a yellow card as he criticized the pace of play, while Calvert-Lewin’s penalty added to the late exchanges. He said his players showed the right spirit but must cut mistakes, and Leeds earned praise for their display as they chase survival amid a narrowed margin for West Ham.
Sunderland edged Tottenham 1-0 at the Stadium of Light in Roberto De Zerbi’s first game in charge, with Nordi Mukiele’s deflected strike securing the win and leaving Spurs 18th with six games remaining; captain Cristian Romero cried after a second-half collision, and Tottenham again looked short of ideas in attack as their winless run in 2026 continued, ahead of a tough next fixture against Brighton.