Forest hosts Tottenham seeking first win

Nottingham Forest hosts Tottenham Hotspur at the City Ground on Saturday, September 5, 2026, in a Premier League fixture where both teams are searching for their first victory of the new season. The match kicks off at 3 p.m. local time. Tottenham enters the contest with a winless record, having lost their opening two games without scoring a goal. This 0-2 start to the campaign, including a 0-2 defeat at home to Newcastle United on August 29 and a 0-3 loss away at Brentford, marks their worst start without a goal since the 1974-75 season. Manager Roberto De Zerbi, despite significant summer spending, has seen his side struggle to find an attacking formula and shore up their defense. Nottingham Forest, meanwhile, has secured one point from their first two matches. They followed an opening-day defeat to Leeds United with a 2-2 draw at Liverpool on August 29, a result that showcased resilience and attacking threat from players like Morgan GibbsWhite and Dan Ndoye. Manager Oliver Glasner's side is largely at full strength, with Nicolo Savona the only confirmed absentee due to a knee injury sustained in January. Tottenham faces several injury concerns and squad omissions.