Aston Villa beat Tottenham 3-2 to leave Spurs in relegation zone
Johan Manzambi, Nicolas Jackson and Emiliano Buendia scored as Villa claimed their first league win while Tottenham suffered their worst Premier League start.
KEY POINTS
- Aston Villa won 3-2 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for their first league win of 2026/27
- Manzambi, Jackson and Buendia scored for Villa; Gallagher and Van Hecke replied late for Spurs
- Tottenham have two points from five games, their worst Premier League start, sitting 18th
- Pedro Porro injured early; Andy Robertson error led to opening goal
- Next matches on October 10: Tottenham at Manchester United, Villa host Brentford
Aston Villa defeated Tottenham 3-2 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday, securing their first Premier League victory of the season. Johan Manzambi opened the scoring in first-half stoppage time before Nicolas Jackson and Emiliano Buendia extended the lead after the break.
Tottenham dominated the first half but faded after conceding, with Roberto De Zerbi's side struggling to break down Unai Emery's defensive structure. Late goals from Conor Gallagher and Jan Paul van Hecke in the 86th and 90+8th minutes respectively were not enough to salvage a point.
“Three home league wins here since the start of 2025-26 is nothing short of shambolic”
The loss leaves Tottenham with just two points from five matches, their worst ever start to a Premier League campaign, placing them 18th in the table. Villa climb to 15th on five points ahead of the international break.
Pedro Porro was forced off injured after only 18 minutes for the hosts, while Micky van de Ven was off the pitch receiving treatment when Villa scored their opener. Andy Robertson was at fault for the first goal, failing to keep the ball in play.
Both sides return to action on October 10 after the international break. Tottenham travel to face Manchester United at Old Trafford, while Aston Villa host Brentford.
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