Aston Villa secures 3-2 win over Tottenham, ending Spurs' winless start

Aston Villa defeated Tottenham Hotspur 3-2 in a Premier League clash at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on September 19, 2026. Villa’s Johan Manzambi scored early, Nicolas Jackson added a second after halftime, and Emi Buendia sealed the win with a late strike. Tottenham’s first league goals of the season came too late: Conor Gallagher’s effort deflected off Matty Cash, and Jan Paul van Hecke headed in stoppage time. The result gave Villa their first league win of the campaign after a turbulent transfer window that saw their Europa League-winning squad dismantled. Spurs, despite splashing over £300 million (about $400 million) on new players to avoid a relegation battle, remain winless and sit in the relegation zone. The match also highlighted a new rule forcing injured players off the field for at least a minute; Spurs protested after a head knock to centre‑back Micky van de Ven left them a man down when Manzambi scored. Villa will look to build on this victory as they aim to climb the table, while Spurs face a three‑week international break to address their winless streak.

With Spurs stuck in the relegation zone after a massive summer splurge, will tactical changes and player integration turn their season around after the international break, or is deeper trouble looming?

SOURCE: https://www.channelstv.com/2026/09/19/aston-villa-worsen-tottenhams-woes-in-north-london/