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Winners and Losers from Tottenham’s painful 3-2 defeat against Aston Villa

Winners and losers from Tottenham Hotspur’s 3-2 Aston Villa loss, highlighting Bentancur, Solanke, and De Zerbi.

Published: Saturday, 19 September 2026 at 2:22 PM
Winners and Losers from Tottenham’s painful 3-2 defeat against Aston Villa
Key Things to Know
  • Aston Villa defeated Tottenham Hotspur 3-2 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
  • The defeat leaves Roberto De Zerbi's Tottenham side winless and in 18th place in the Premier League.
  • Johan Manzambi, Nicolas Jackson, and Emi Buendia scored for Aston Villa.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Tottenham Hotspur suffered a 3-2 defeat against Aston Villa at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Roberto De Zerbi's side fell behind to goals from Johan Manzambi, Nicolas Jackson, and Emi Buendia. Late strikes from Conor Gallagher and Jan Paul van Hecke were not enough to prevent the loss, which leaves Tottenham winless and in 18th place in the Premier League table.

Midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur was highlighted as Tottenham's standout performer, while substitute Conor Gallagher made a strong impact by scoring in the 85th minute. In contrast, striker Dominic Solanke struggled during his 66 minutes on the pitch, failing to register a significant threat as his goal drought continues.

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