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Tottenham Break 550-Minute Drought with First Lead of Premier League Season
The midfielder scored Tottenham’s opening goal 14 minutes in after returning from an ACL injury and long spell on the sideline.
- James Maddison marked his first start for Tottenham since last year with a stunning opening goal against Coventry City on Monday, establishing himself quickly in the Premier League.
- Maddison previously faced long periods sidelined due to knee injuries, including an ACL tear against Newcastle, before his last start came in a Europa League tie against Bodo Glimt.
- With 14 minutes played, Maddison struck a first-time shot from a Mohammed Kudus pass, beating Carl Rushworth into the corner; Sky Sports Premier League described it as a beauty.
- Dejan Kulusevski joined the matchday squad for the first time since last year, recovering from a complex Patella injury and standing to make his first competitive appearance against the Sky Blues.
- Manager Zerbi expects Maddison to continue improving as he accumulates more minutes, noting that players can be important even in short bursts despite needing multiple games for full physical condition.
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Tottenham's plight is easing.
·Helsinki, Finland
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Tottenham break 550-minute drought with first lead of Premier League season
With Fulham and Bournemouth both winning over the weekend, Spurs were the last remaining club not only to have failed to secure a victory on the year, but even to have led at any point in a match.
·Charlotte, United States
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JAMES MADDISON scored a goal to give Tottenham the lead.
·Zagreb, Croatia
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