Tottenham Hotspur’s disastrous start to the new Premier League campaign reached a fresh low this weekend, leaving Roberto De Zerbi branding Spurs the most mentally 'fragile' side he has ever managed. Following a demoralising 3-2 defeat at the hands of Aston Villa, the Italian tactician did not hold back in his assessment of a side that currently sits in the relegation zone.
Champions Arsenal suffer a heavy defeat at Fabian Hürzeler's Brighton & Hove Albion, their first of the season. At the bottom, Tottenham finally find the net, but still end up losing.
Tottenham Hotspur have been warned that they could be dragged into another Premier League relegation scrap following a disastrous start to the new campaign. Despite a summer of heavy investment, Roberto De Zerbi's side suffered a 3-2 home defeat to Aston Villa, leaving them with their lowest points tally ever after five matches.
Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi expressed his profound frustration after furious supporters booed his team off the pitch following a dismal 3-2 Premier League defeat. The hostile reaction from the stands came after a catastrophic defensive display against Aston Villa, leaving the winless north London club in an early-season crisis.
Tottenham's dismal start to the Premier League campaign continued as Aston Villa claimed a dramatic 3-2 victory in North London. Roberto De Zerbi's side remain winless after five league matches, while Unai Emery's visitors picked up their first three points of the season.
Aston Villa defender Victor Lindelof is relishing Saturday's trip to face Tottenham Hotspur, insisting the squad remain confident despite a modest points return in the opening weeks of the season. The Sweden international believes the rising expectations around the club can spur them on to claim a vital victory in north London.
Tottenham Hotspur head coach Roberto De Zerbi has hailed the impending return of Dejan Kulusevski, describing the Swedish playmaker as being akin to a "new signing" for the North London club. The creative midfielder has been sidelined for nearly two years, but his recent return to full training has sparked major optimism at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Unai Emery has issued a significant challenge to Alejandro Garnacho, warning the Chelsea loanee that he has fallen down the pecking order at Villa Park. Despite his high-profile arrival in the summer, the Argentine winger is currently struggling to secure minutes under the Spanish tactician.
Alejandro Garnacho’s loan spell at Aston Villa has suffered a fresh setback after Unai Emery admitted the winger is currently trailing his team-mates in the fitness stakes. The Argentine international was left as an unused substitute during Villa’s 3-1 Carabao Cup victory over Coventry City, raising further questions about his role in the squad.
Tammy Abraham responded to summer transfer speculation in perfect fashion by scoring twice to guide Aston Villa into the Carabao Cup fourth round. The English striker rejected moves away from Villa Park and has now sent a clear message to manager Unai Emery regarding his starting credentials.
Oliver Glasner has urged himself to remain grounded despite maintaining a staggering unbeaten run against Unai Emery during Nottingham Forest's historic 2-1 victory over Aston Villa. The Austrian tactician saw his side secure their first league win of the campaign on a day when Forest triumphed at Villa Park for the first time in three decades.
Unai Emery has hit out at the officiating standards in the Premier League after Aston Villa slumped to a frustrating 2-1 defeat against Nottingham Forest. The Spaniard was left fuming after a challenge from James McAtee went unpunished by VAR, leaving his side a man down at a crucial juncture of the match.
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