Zerbi watch: How Spurs boss endured 'sad' day as fans turn on players

Aston Villa’s 3-2 win at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium deepened Spurs’ early-season problems and fueled fresh scrutiny of their recruitment. Spurs reportedly spent around £300 million in an attempt to avoid a relegation battle for a third consecutive season, but Villa’s key signings stood out, with Johan Manzambi scoring and assisting and former Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson returning to score against his old team again. The match also featured costly moments: an Andy Robertson error helped Villa open the scoring, Mateus Fernandes was substituted at halftime, and Sandro Tonali struggled in midfield. With Spurs bottom after no wins in their opening five matches and only two goals scored, analysts questioned whether there is a true “superstar” in the squad.