Tottenham Hotspur spent £380 million this summer, but the investment yielded a 2-0 defeat to Newcastle United. The loss highlighted that high spending does not guarantee success, as Spurs struggled with mentality and home form. Roberto De Zerbi inherited a squad featuring Omar Marmoush, Mathys Tel, and Sandro Tonali, who made his home debut after a £100m move from Newcastle. Despite the hefty outlay, the team lacked cohesion, conceding from a set piece and failing to create clear chances. Sandro Tonali was booed by the home crowd and later substituted to chants of "You should have stayed at a big club." González impressed on his Newcastle debut, while Anthony Elanga scored the opener.

Spurs have now lost their opening two league matches without scoring since 1974-75. The defeat ties Wolverhampton Wanderers for the most home losses in the past three seasons. Further signings are expected before Tuesday's deadline, but the early returns suggest mentality and tactical integration remain significant hurdles for the new regime.