Aston Villa secures first Premier League win by defeating Tottenham 3-2

On September 19, 2026, Aston Villa secured their first Premier League victory of the season by defeating Tottenham Hotspur 3-2 in London. Managed by Unai Emery, the visitors capitalized on their opportunities, with Manzambi scoring in the closing moments of the first half. Nicolas Jackson extended the lead in the 67th minute, followed by a third goal from Buendia in the 79th minute. Tottenham managed a late consolation goal through Gallagher in the 86th minute, but failed to mount a significant comeback.

The defeat has intensified the internal crisis at Tottenham, leaving the club with only two points after five matches. While one report identifies De Zerbi as the manager facing scrutiny, another source identifies Ange Postecoglou as the head coach facing pressure following the defensive struggles. Home fans expressed their frustration through boos and by departing the stadium early, as the team struggled to find the back of the net for much of the match, including a disallowed goal by Kudus in the 60th minute.