Tottenham find themselves in a precarious position at the start of the 2026-27 season, sitting bottom of the Premier League without a point from their opening two matches. The most recent setback was a 2-0 home defeat to Newcastle United, a result that piled pressure on Roberto De Zerbi and raised immediate questions about whether the club's massive summer rebuild is bedding in fast enough.

De Zerbi moved quickly to back his players publicly, defending £100m signing Sandro Tonali after a difficult home debut against his former club. That show of confidence from the manager matters, but results are what will ultimately define the mood around the club. The winless start has come despite a spending spree approaching £320m, which has itself created a separate concern: experts warn the outlay could put Spurs in breach of UEFA financial regulations.

The final hours of the transfer window added further complexity. Tottenham completed a double raid on Chelsea, signing Mykhailo Mudryk on loan and defender Tosin Adarabioyo permanently, with Mudryk reuniting with De Zerbi. The club also lost Pape Matar Sarr to Juventus on loan and sent young winger Mikey Moore to FC Koln for the season. The Richarlison situation remained unsettled after a proposed Everton return stalled over a financial dispute, leaving the Brazilian frustrated and vocal on social media.

With no points from two games, Spurs travel to Nottingham Forest on September 5 needing an immediate response. The squad has been transformed, but the table does not lie yet.