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Tottenham continued a severe slump after losing to Aston Villa at home.
Tottenham lost 2-3 to Aston Villa in their 2026-2027 English Premier League (EPL) Round 5 home match held on the 19th at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England.
Despite making major roster changes after investing approximately 300 million pounds (about 558 billion won) in this summer's transfer market, Tottenham managed only five consecutive matches without a win (two draws, three losses) since the season opener, plummeting to 19th place in the league, which is in the relegation zone.
With two points and a goal difference of -6 (2 goals scored, 8 conceded) over the five matches, this marks Tottenham's worst-ever start to a season since the EPL was established. Meanwhile, Villa secured their first win of the season, rising to 15th place in the league (one win, one draw, three losses, four points).
Villa controlled the flow of the match. In the fourth minute of stoppage time during the first half, while Tottenham defender Mickey van de Ven was off the field for injury treatment, Yohan Manzembi scored the opening goal.
Tottenham shook the net with Mohamed Kudus in the 15th minute of the second half, but video assistant referee (VAR) review declared it an offside.
Having weathered the crisis, Villa extended their lead to 3-0 with consecutive goals: Nicolas Jackson's volley following a pass from Manzembi in the 22nd minute of the second half, and Emiliano Buendía's powerful right-footed mid-range shot in the 34th minute.
Tottenham launched a counterattack in the final stages of the match. In the 41st minute of the second half, Corner Gallagher scored Tottenham's first league goal of the season by receiving a cutback from Kudus, breaking their record of five consecutive scoreless matches since the season opener. Then, in the eighth minute of stoppage time, Andrew Robertson's free kick was headed in by Yan Paul van Hecke, narrowing the gap to one goal, but there was not enough time remaining.
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi said after the match, "It is very disappointing and frustrating. We must not lose in this manner," strongly criticizing his team's performance. Meanwhile, Aston Villa captain John McGinn welcomed the victory, stating it was a rewarding process for new players to integrate into the team.
After the international break, Tottenham will face Manchester United in an away EPL Round 6 match on October 11.
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