Tottenham Hotspur are 20th in the Premier League after losing their opening two matches of the 2026/27 season without scoring, despite a summer spending spree described as worth $400 million. The club lost 3-0 away to Brentford on August 22 before a 0-2 home defeat against Newcastle United on August 29, leaving five goals conceded and zero points. Between those league setbacks, Tottenham beat Charlton Athletic 5-1 in the Carabao Cup on August 26, with new signing Savio scoring on his debut. Five new signings started against Newcastle, including Sandro Tonali, whose every touch was booed by visiting fans. The difficult league start comes after Tottenham finished 17th in 2025/26 and avoided relegation by two points. The club invested £85 million in Savio, who arrived from Manchester City, while Omar Marmoush joined on loan with a £60 million buy obligation, taking the two-player commitment close to £145 million. Manager Roberto De Zerbi, appointed to stabilize and rebuild the squad, is also dealing with the absence of James Maddison. Savio's league impact and De Zerbi's ability to improve Tottenham's scoring, structure and results will be central as the club tries to recover from its narrow margin for error.