Maresca's seeing good things at Man City while PSG are seeing the ball in the net four times—one of these assessments is delusional and it isn't PSG's. • Barcola's hat trick was the kind of statement Liverpool needed, and he made it in the most efficient way possible: by actually scoring goals instead of talking about potential. • This story is already obsolete since you're reading it after the match has been played, which tells you everything about the news cycle's relationship with football reality. • Martinez opened his mouth when he should've kept his head down, and now United will punish him because they're desperate to punish someone other than themselves. • Henry was right—Martinez needs to look in the mirror before he looks at the board, because defenders who can't mark properly don't get to lecture management. Maresca's seeing good things at Man City while PSG are seeing the ball in the net four times—one of these assessments is delusional and it isn't PSG's. • Barcola's hat trick was the kind of statement Liverpool needed, and he made it in the most efficient way possible: by actually scoring goals instead of talking about potential. • This story is already obsolete since you're reading it after the match has been played, which tells you everything about the news cycle's relationship with football reality. • Martinez opened his mouth when he should've kept his head down, and now United will punish him because they're desperate to punish someone other than themselves. • Henry was right—Martinez needs to look in the mirror before he looks at the board, because defenders who can't mark properly don't get to lecture management.

EPL

Tottenham break scoring duck but slump into relegation zone as Aston Villa earn first win of season

By WAF News Desk September 20, 2026 12:46 am Updated September 22, 2026 12:19 am 1 min read

Spurs scored their first Premier League goals of the season but they were already 3-0 down to Villa at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

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Tottenham suffered a 3-2 home defeat to Aston Villa, who secured their first win of the season. Spurs scored their opening Premier League goals but only after falling 3-0 behind at their stadium. The loss leaves Tottenham in the relegation zone, prompting manager Roberto De Zerbi to criticise his players following another home defeat.

What we know

Aston Villa won 3-2 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to claim their first league victory.
Spurs broke their goal drought but trailed 3-0 before scoring twice.
Tottenham have slipped into the drop zone following the home reverse.

Why it matters

The result extends Tottenham's poor start and raises questions about their summer recruitment strategy. De Zerbi's side face sustained pressure to improve, with their position in the bottom three now a pressing concern after heavy investment in the transfer window.

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