Tottenham Hotspur FC Roundup: Rock Bottom After Two

Rock Bottom After Two

Tottenham Hotspur sit 20th in the Premier League after the opening two matches of the season, rooted to the bottom of the table with zero points. According to the Premier League table, Spurs have lost both fixtures, scored no goals, and conceded five, leaving them with a goal difference of -5 and a form line of L,L.

Only Crystal Palace share a comparably dismal start, also pointless from two outings with a goal difference of -5. The contrast at the summit is stark: Manchester City top the pile with six points from two wins, while Hull City AFC sit second on the same tally.

Results So Far

Spurs began their campaign with a 3-0 defeat away at Brentford, a result that immediately heaped scrutiny on manager Roberto De Zerbi. A second successive loss followed at home to Newcastle United. While the precise scoreline from that fixture is not confirmed in FanTribe's match data, BBC Sport reported that Newcastle head coach Alexander Jaissle claimed his first Premier League win at a "lacklustre" Spurs.

BBC Sport also published player ratings from the Newcastle match, noting that Tonali "struggles" while Gonzalez "impresses" — though those are BBC Sport's assessments rather than FanTribe's.

De Zerbi Responds

BBC Sport reports that despite a reported £300m spent in the transfer market, De Zerbi has stated he is "not angry" about the team's bottom-of-the-table standing. The Italian further told BBC Sport that Spurs "didn't deserve" the defeat to Newcastle, suggesting he sees encouraging signs beneath the bleak results.

BBC Sport also quoted Jaissle praising his side's "full commitment" in the win at Tottenham, underscoring the contrast in mood between the two dugouts.

Transfer Talk

With the window still active, Spurs continue to be linked with reinforcements. According to BBC Sport, Tottenham have enquired about Christian Pulisic — though this remains unconfirmed. A separate BBC Sport report suggests a move for Iliman Ndiaye is under way, with Richarlison potentially heading to Everton in a related deal. Both rumours remain unconfirmed at this stage.

Fixtures Ahead

Spurs travel to Nottingham Forest on 5 September before hosting Everton on 12 September. Forest themselves have managed just one point from two matches, sitting 12th, which makes the trip to the East Midlands a genuine opportunity to register a first result of the campaign. The subsequent home fixture against Everton — currently fourth with four points from two matches — promises to be a sterner test.

Fan Sentiment

FanTribe's fan data currently records 1 registered Tottenham supporter on the platform. While the sample is limited, the broader mood surrounding the club is understandably tense. A reported £300m outlay has yet to yield a single goal or point, and patience will be tested further if the upcoming fixtures do not produce a turnaround.