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Tottenham lose 3-2 to Aston Villa, stay winless

By Drooid · Sep 19, 2026, 10:34 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Tottenham Hotspur lost 3-2 to Aston Villa, remaining winless after five games.
The defeat left Spurs in 18th place with two points.
Manager Roberto De Zerbi blamed Villa’s 86% higher use of long balls.
Fans booed the team off the pitch, marking a 50th Premier League loss at the stadium.
Midfielder Pedro Porro limped off in the 17th minute, replaced by midfielder Archie Gray.

History

Historical Context

During the 1995-96 campaign Manchester United found themselves mid-table after a winless run that left Newcastle ten points clear by Christmas, but Alex Ferguson’s side rallied after Eric Cantona’s October return, cutting the deficit to one point in March and clinching the league with a 3-0 win at Middlesbrough. Tottenham’s slump echoed United’s early struggles, highlighting how pressure forces managerial and tactical changes.

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Story summary

Tottenham Hotspur lost 3-2 to Aston Villa, remaining winless after five games.
The defeat left Spurs in 18th place with two points.
Manager Roberto De Zerbi blamed Villa’s 86% higher use of long balls.
Fans booed the team off the pitch, marking a 50th Premier League loss at the stadium.
Midfielder Pedro Porro limped off in the 17th minute, replaced by midfielder Archie Gray.

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