Spurs beat Coventry 3-1 to escape bottom three
Tottenham defeated Coventry 3-1 to secure their first win of the Premier League season and climb out of the relegation zone.
Tottenham ended their winless run with a 3-1 victory at home. James Maddison, returning to his first start in 536 days after a long injury rehabilitation, opened the scoring with a crisp bending shot from 25 yards.
Coventry equalised through Jack Rudoni in the second half, but Omar Marmoush restored Spurs' lead with a powerful effort in the 59th minute. Ben Davies sealed the win with a third goal in added time.
Dejan Kulusevski, back in the squad for the first time since May 2025 after a serious knee injury, came on as a substitute to lift the crowd. De Zerbi switched to a back three, with Mohammed Kudus playing attacking right wing-back.
- 3-1
- Final score
- 536 days
- Maddison's absence
- May 2025
- Kulusevski last played
- Sixth
- Home wins since November 2024
Why it mattersSpurs' first win lifts them clear of the bottom three and marks a crucial moment for a struggling side; Maddison's return adds creative firepower they have lacked.
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