Tottenham De Zerbi finds relief as Spurs bounce back in Cup
Under the bright lights of the League Cup on Wednesday, Tottenham Hotspur, still reeling from a 3‑0 opening Premier League defeat to Brentford, saw manager Roberto De Zerbi breathe a sigh of relief as his side responded with a dominant performance.
The opening Premier League fixture saw Tottenham suffer a 3‑0 defeat at the hands of Brentford, drawing sharp criticism toward the manager. Roberto De Zerbi, whose tactics were under intense scrutiny, faced a media backlash after the loss.
On Wednesday, in the League Cup, the Spurs turned the tide with a comprehensive 5‑1 victory over Charlton, a Championship side. Goals were supplied by a quartet of attackers – Moore, Solanke, Danso and Savinho – with Davies adding the fifth.
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The win secured Tottenham's place in the round of 16 of the competition. Meanwhile, Newcastle also progressed, edging West Bromwich 3‑2 to join the Spurs.