Roberto De Zerbi’s Tottenham side are now aiming to get back to winning ways in the Premier League.
Tottenham fans were excited to see how their side would approach the new Premier League campaign under Roberto de Zerbi after a summer filled with promises and intent. They travelled to the Gtech Stadium to face Brentford in their first game of the season on Saturday. However, it is fair to say that the Lilywhites were completely humbled by the Bees after suffering a 3-0 defeat away from home. It was a day to forget for De Zerbi’s men as the players looked out of touch for most of the match.
It is fair to suggest that a lot is being expected of Spurs this season under Roberto De Zerbi. Despite finishing just a place above the relegation zone last campaign, the North Londoners still managed to splash the cash on new players this summer, spending a staggering £237m on six new arrivals during the first half of the transfer window. Not only that, but the Lilywhites also managed to break their transfer record twice during that period.
So, it is crystal clear that the onus now falls on Roberto De Zerbi to bring the best out of his players and help Spurs compete for domestic honours this season in the absence of European football. A serious challenge for a top-six spot in the Premier League is something that the Lilywhites should be aiming for, considering that the club has splashed the cash on top players this summer.
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Tottenham’s defeat to Brentford came at the worst possible time for Roberto De Zerbi. The Lilywhites were hoping to kickstart a new era under the Italian tactician at N17 as they aim to right the wrongs of last season. However, a massive setback against the Bees has now caused doubt among the fanbase as the North Londoners aim to get their campaign back on track in the upcoming matches.
Spurs were outplayed, outmuscled, and outfought by a Brentford side that is on an upward trajectory under Keith Andrews. There were next to no signs of promise for the Lilywhites in that opening game. To make matters worse, Roberto de Zerbi claimed that his team were not ready for the physical battle against the Bees, with many players lacking match fitness for the new season.
After Tottenham's 3-0 defeat away at Brentford Opta's Supercomputer has predicted that Spurs will finish 12th in the Premier League table at the end of the 2026/2027 season.#COYS #THFC pic.twitter.com/Xbon6qHUn2
— Chris Cowlin (@ChrisCowlin) August 24, 2026
So, the 3-0 defeat against Brentford means that Spurs face an uphill task in securing a top-six spot in the Premier League this season if their performances continue to remain the same. Opta’s supercomputer (via Chris Cowlin) has now predicted that the Lilywhites will finish this season in 12th place. The supercomputer has taken all the relevant data into consideration. Given the dismal display by the North Londoners at the Gtech Stadium, there are not many signs of promise for a better campaign under Roberto de Zerbi.
There is still plenty of time for Tottenham to rectify their errors and get their season back on track under Roberto de Zerbi. The Lilywhites should take each game as it comes and make sure that they have enough desire to clinch all three points, regardless of who the opponents are. The onus now falls on the Italian tactician to get his team back to winning ways, starting with the clashes against Charlton Athletic and Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup and the Premier League respectively.