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43 points! Opta’s supercomputer does not provide good reading for Tottenham fans following Aston Villa defeat

Opta supercomputer has predicted that Roberto De Zerbi’s Tottenham side are expected to finish in the relegation zone this season.

Published: Tuesday, 22 September 2026 at 9:16 AM
43 points! Opta’s supercomputer does not provide good reading for Tottenham fans following Aston Villa defeat
Key Things to Know
  • Tottenham lost 2-3 at home to Aston Villa in the Premier League.
  • Spurs sit bottom of the table with just two points from their first five matches.
  • Manager Roberto De Zerbi is under pressure after the club's worst-ever five-game start.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Tottenham Hotspur suffered a 2-3 home defeat against Aston Villa, leaving the club at the bottom of the Premier League table. Under manager Roberto De Zerbi, Spurs have secured just two points from their opening five league matches, marking their worst-ever start to a campaign.

The difficult start follows a summer transfer window in which Tottenham signed ten new players as part of a squad overhaul. Spurs have also already been eliminated from the Carabao Cup and face Manchester United in their next Premier League match in October.

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