Tottenham bottom of league after winless start under De Zerbi

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 9 Oct, 09:00 · Archive

Tottenham are bottom of the Premier League with two points from five games following their summer spending of over £300million.

Tottenham are rock bottom of the Premier League with two points from their opening five games. Roberto De Zerbi's side have taken only two points from their first five matches and remain without a win to start the season, despite the club's significant summer investment in new players.

Spurs took five matches to score their first goals in the Premier League this term, conceding a defeat at home to Aston Villa before the international break. The club's poor run has raised concerns around the stadium, though De Zerbi still has backing internally. Tottenham captain Micky van de Ven was forced off during the Netherlands' Nations League match against Serbia on Sunday after his hand was stepped on by striker Luka Jovic, leaving uncertainty over his availability for the trip to Old Trafford.

Tottenham face Manchester United this weekend, and will be hoping to face a Manchester United side that has also struggled this season. Chris Waddle told Standard Sport that he believes the club has the quality to recover and qualify for European football despite their disastrous start. 'They've got too much quality not to turn things around,' Waddle said, adding that other teams in the league are 'very beatable' and that he would not be surprised to see Tottenham qualify for a Europa League place.

How it is being reported

• Yet to gel or same old struggles? - De Zerbi's Premier League dilemmaAfter a three-week international break, Tottenham Hotspur return to Premier League action having won none of their opening five matches and sitting bottom of the table. BBC Sport looks back at their poor start to the season and asks if another relegation battle is looming?BBC Sport · 9 Oct, 08:41
• Tottenham injury update: Latest return dates before Manchester United after new double scareRoberto De Zerbi sweating over fitness of key players before Old Trafford tripEvening Standard · 8 Oct, 12:05
• Tottenham legend makes bold new season prediction after horror Roberto De Zerbi startWhy Spurs fans should have hope despite winless run following huge spendEvening Standard · 8 Oct, 09:00

In this story: Tottenham Hotspur · Roberto De Zerbi · Chris Waddle · Manchester United · Micky van de Ven · Luka Jovic · Aston Villa · Premier League

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