Villa’s First Premier League Win Ends Spurs’ Struggle, Manzambi Sparks Victory

Aston Villa secured their first Premier League win of the season with a 3‑2 triumph over Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday, a result that lifted the Hammers from the bottom of the table. The breakthrough came in first‑half stoppage time when £50‑million summer signing Johan Manzambi, on his first start, capitalised on a defensive lapse to score the opener. Villa’s Nicolas Jackson doubled the lead in the 67th minute, and Emi Buendia finished the game with a 22‑yard rocket in the 79th minute. Tottenham’s Conor Gallagher and Jan Paul van Hecke added goals, but the team’s early second‑half effort by Mohammed Kudus was cancelled after an offside. Villa now sit 15th with four points from five games, while Spurs remain in the relegation zone on two points. Both clubs head into the international break to regroup and plan for the next fixtures.