Tottenham fall to bottom of Premier League after 2-0 loss to Newcastle

Tottenham Hotspur slumped to the bottom of the Premier League table after a 2-0 home defeat to Newcastle United on Saturday, August 29, 2026, extending a dismal start to the season that has left fans frustrated and raised questions about the club's direction. Goals from Anthony Elanga and Yoane Wissa in a ten-minute second-half spell secured the win for Newcastle at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, marking a second consecutive loss without scoring for Roberto De Zerbi's side.

The result leaves Tottenham with zero points from their opening two matches, having also lost 3-0 to Brentford last week. It is the third time in the club's history they have begun a league campaign with two defeats and no goals. The defeat was made more painful by the fact that Newcastle scored with both of their attempts on target, while Tottenham failed to convert any of their 17 attempts, six of which were on target. Thousands of home supporters left the stadium early as the second goal went in.

Manager Roberto De Zerbi, appointed at the end of March to save the club from relegation last season, insisted there was "no panic" and called for patience. "We can improve in the defensive phases but today was an...