A new season at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium began with a much-needed home victory for Tottenham Hotspur, who triumphed over Charlton Athletic in the Carabao Cup. After a dismal 3-0 defeat at Brentford, Spurs sought redemption, and they delivered an emphatic performance that kicked off their cup campaign in style.

The match saw Mikey Moore, the 19-year-old homegrown talent, opening the scoring with a brilliant strike from the edge of the area. However, it was the debut of Sávio, the £75 million signing from Manchester City, that captured the spotlight. Coming on with Spurs already leading 3-0, Sávio made an immediate impact, scoring just 11 minutes into his debut with a low finish into the near corner.

• Goals Scored:
  • Mikey Moore (1-0)
  • Dominic Solanke (2-0)
  • Kevin Danso (3-0)
  • Sávio (4-0)
  • Ben Davies credited with an own goal (5-0)
  • Lloyd Jones for Charlton (5-1)

Following his goal, Sávio showcased his skills again, creating chaos in the Charlton defense before his shot inadvertently deflected off Ben Davies for another goal. Despite Charlton’s struggles, manager Nathan Jones lamented the performance, calling it "absolutely disastrous."

The victory not only boosted Spurs’ morale but also highlighted the potential of Sávio, with manager Roberto De Zerbi emphasizing the need for him to contribute significantly throughout the season. Looking ahead, Spurs face a challenging fixture against Liverpool in the next round, but De Zerbi remains optimistic, stating, "If we want to win the competition, we have to win these games."

With key players returning from injury, including Destiny Udogie and Rodrigo Bentancur, Spurs appear to be regaining their form as they prepare for upcoming challenges.