Spurs See Off Coventry to Earn First Win of the Season
Maddison ended a 17-month wait for a start with a curling opener as Spurs earned their first league win of the season.
- On Monday, Tottenham defeated Coventry City 3-1 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to secure their first Premier League win of the season. James Maddison opened the scoring with a 14th-minute strike, lifting the hosts off the bottom of the table.
- Manager Roberto De Zerbi started Maddison against his boyhood club, seeking to end a seven-match winless streak. The victory marked Spurs' first top-flight win this season and just their fourth at the stadium since May 2025.
- After Jack Rudoni equalized four minutes into the second half, Omar Marmoush restored Tottenham's advantage at the 58-minute mark. Dejan Kulusevski returned for his first appearance in 526 days following a 17-month injury absence.
- Defender Ben Davies sealed the 3-1 result in stoppage time, beating goalkeeper Carl Rushworth. The win lifts Tottenham to 16th in the Premier League, moving them above Coventry on goal difference.
- Securing three points in their seventh attempt provides crucial momentum for Tottenham as the club climbs the table. The team now aims to build on this breakthrough performance after breaking their winless cycle.
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(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Ahn Hong-seok = England's professional football club Tottenham Hotspur, led by James Maddison's goal upon his return from injury, [returns] to the Premier League (EPL) for the first time in 7 matches...
[Sports Chosun Reporter Noh Joo-hwan] EPL club Tottenham achieved an emotional first victory seven matches after the season opener. They made promoted team Coventry the victims of their first win at home. James Maddison scored the opening goal, Omar Marmouche the second, and Ben Davies the decisive goal. Tottenham played against Coventry in the 7th round of the 2026-2027 Premier League season, held at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England…
English Premier League Relegation Zone Turmoil: Spurs Finally Win, Maddison Goal Gives Them the Lead
James Maddison's stunning goal set Spurs on their way to their first three Premier League points of the season in a 3-1 win over Coventry City.
James Maddison started for the first time in over 500 days and scored for Tottenham, who beat Coventry 3-1.
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