Tottenham Winless After Five Matches, Bottom of Premier League as De Zerbi Seeks First Victory
Tottenham Hotspur have yet to win in their opening five Premier League games, sit bottom of the table, and face questions over whether they are set for another relegation battle.
Tottenham Hotspur return from the three-week international break without a Premier League win this season, having drawn or lost all five of their opening matches and sitting bottom of the table.
The club's poor start has raised concerns about whether they could be dragged into another relegation fight, following recent seasons in which they have struggled near the foot of the table.
Manager Roberto De Zerbi is still seeking his first league victory since taking charge, with his side yet to gel. Supporters have expressed frustration at the lack of cohesion and results, with some questioning whether the team's issues are systemic rather than temporary.
The international break offered De Zerbi time to work with his squad, but the upcoming fixture list presents a difficult challenge as Tottenham look to climb away from the bottom.
BBC Sport's analysis asks whether it is too early to read much into the table, noting that five matches is a small sample but that the trend is concerning for a club of Tottenham's stature.
