Tottenham Hotspur secured their first Premier League victory of the season, defeating Coventry City 3-1 at home. This match marked the long-awaited return of Dejan Kulusevski, who had been sidelined for 526 days due to injury.

Before this match, Spurs struggled, remaining winless in their opening six fixtures. However, a week spent in Marbella helped rejuvenate the squad. James Maddison, making his first competitive start for Spurs since May 2025, opened the scoring with a stunning effort, curling the ball into the top corner against his former club.

Despite the early optimism, Jack Rudoni equalized for Coventry just four minutes into the second half, bringing tension back to the stadium. Spurs have struggled to maintain leads at home, having dropped more points from winning positions than any other team in the Premier League this season.

Omar Marmoush restored Tottenham's lead with his first goal for the club, delivering a fine strike into the far corner. The atmosphere peaked in the 85th minute when Kulusevski made his long-awaited return from injury, a moment celebrated by the fans.

Ben Davies capped off the night with a surprise goal in stoppage time, ensuring a 3-1 victory for Spurs. This win propelled Tottenham to six points, moving them above Coventry into 16th place, a welcome change from their previous position at the bottom of the table. Spurs will look to build on this momentum as they prepare to face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in their upcoming match.