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Tottenham Earn First Premier League Victory as Liverpool and PSG Win in Europe
Roberto de Zerbi's side moved off the bottom of the Premier League table with a 3-1 victory over Coventry, while Liverpool completed a European comeback.
Written by GFR European Desk · AR001126
Tottenham Hotspur secured their first Premier League victory of the season with a 3-1 home win over Coventry City, lifting the club off the bottom of the table. James Maddison made his first start since May 2025 and delivered a key moment in the victory, according to reports by BBC Sport.
De Zerbi and Lampard Assess Premier League Contest
Following the match, Tottenham head coach Roberto de Zerbi praised the attitude and determination of his players. De Zerbi noted that while the squad had been lacking confidence, they demonstrated their quality during the performance. Coventry City manager Frank Lampard stated that he was proud of his team's effort despite the away defeat.
European Victories for Liverpool, Man City and PSG
In European competition, Liverpool recorded a comeback victory against Villarreal. Reports highlighted a standout performance from Rio Ngumoha, who played a central role in Liverpool's turnaround.
Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain also recorded victories on the same night of action across European fixtures, capping a high-scoring evening of continental football.
Sources
- BBC Sport Football — The night 'ruthless' Ngumoha came of age for Liverpool
- BBC Sport Football — Liverpool, Man City & PSG win on record-breaking night
- BBC Sport Football — Spurs beat Coventry to earn first league win of the season
- BBC Sport Football — Spurs 'lack confidence' but we are a good team - De Zerbi
- BBC Sport Football — Lampard 'proud' of Coventry performance in defeat by Spurs
- BBC Sport Football — Maddison's magic moment for Spurs - 18 months in the making
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