De Zerbi's Spurs Begin with Defeat Against Sunderland

Roberto De Zerbi's reign as the head coach of Tottenham Hotspur commenced with a disappointing defeat against Sunderland, marking a continuation of the club's struggles in the Premier League. Under De Zerbi, who succeeded Igor Tudor after his dismissal 44 days into his role, Spurs have not managed to secure a victory in their last 14 league matches, a streak that dates back to 2026.

The match was characterized by a lack of offensive quality from Spurs, culminating in a goal from Sunderland's Nordi Mukiele, whose 20-yard shot took a significant deflection off Tottenham defender Micki van de Ven, leaving goalkeeper Antonin Kinski unable to respond. Additionally, Spurs lost their captain, Cristian Romero, to injury during the match.

The defeat leaves Tottenham at the bottom of the Premier League table, two points behind West Ham United, who secured a 4-0 victory against Wolverhampton on Friday.