Tottenham Hotspur’s start to the 2026-27 Premier League season has turned into a nightmare, with the club suffering two consecutive defeats without scoring a single goal. This poor run marks the first time since the 1974-75 season that the North London side has opened a campaign with back-to-back losses and blanks in front of goal.
The latest setback came in a 2-0 home loss to Newcastle United. While Tottenham showed promise during a goalless first half, they struggled to maintain momentum after the break. Newcastle’s transition play proved decisive, with Anthony Elanga breaking the deadlock in the 62nd minute—a goal that saw him match a feat last achieved by club legend Alan Shearer by scoring in two consecutive games. Yoane Wissa doubled the lead ten minutes later with an improvised finish that caught goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky off guard, securing all three points for Matthias Jaissle’s side.
The result is particularly stinging given the club’s aggressive activity in the transfer market. Under manager Roberto De Zerbi, Tottenham invested over £300 million in new players, the second-highest expenditure in the league this summer. The recruitment drive included high-profile signings such as Sandro Tonali, Mateus Fernandes, Jan Paul Van Hecke, Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi, and Martin Dubravka. Additionally, the club secured Savinho and Omar Marmoush from Manchester City in deals that could reach a total value of €150 million.
De Zerbi’s tenure began with a disappointing 3-0 loss to Brentford last week. Although the team appeared to find their rhythm in the Carabao Cup with a 5-1 victory over Charlton Athletic, they were unable to carry that form into the league clash against the Magpies.
The underwhelming start has triggered a wave of frustration on social media. Fans have been vocal in their disappointment, with some mocking the club for spending heavily only to see performance levels drop. Others questioned the team’s consistency, noting that they seem to be continuing the poor form that plagued the end of their previous campaign. One supporter described the club as the “embodiment of wasted efforts,” while another jokingly suggested the team was already heading toward relegation.
The criticism even extended to public figures and rival supporters, with Paddy Power joining the discourse by humorously suggesting the club should “wrap up their existence.” For the Tottenham faithful, the defeat serves as a painful reminder of the emotional volatility that often accompanies supporting the club, as they look for answers following a summer of massive financial commitment that has yet to yield results on the pitch. The report also notes that spurs lost at home to Newcastle United by a 2-0 scoreline despite having spent the second-most money of any team in the league this summer.
