Premier League: Aston Villa, Tottenham and Coventry City make unwanted history as Omar Marmoush link emerges

Three teams have failed to score in each of their opening three Premier League matches for the first time in the competition’s history, with Aston Villa, Tottenham Hotspur and Coventry City all still searching for their first goal of the 2026-27 campaign.

The statistic, published by Opta, means the current season is the first in English top-flight history in which three clubs have drawn a blank in all of their first three league fixtures.

Tottenham’s involvement in the unwanted record has drawn attention to Egypt forward Omar Marmoush, who recently joined the club from Manchester City on loan with an obligation to make the move permanent at the end of the season.

Marmoush started Tottenham’s past two matches, against Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest, but was unable to make a decisive impact as his new side failed to score in either game.

Tottenham began their campaign with a 3-0 defeat by Brentford before losing 2-0 to Newcastle United. They then drew 0-0 with Nottingham Forest, leaving them without a goal after three matches.

Aston Villa’s start has been similarly difficult. They opened the season with a heavy 4-0 defeat by Brighton before Arsenal handed them a 1-0 loss. Their third match ended in a goalless draw against Hull City.

Coventry City have also failed to find the net in all three fixtures. They were beaten 3-0 by Arsenal in their opening game, then suffered successive 1-0 defeats against Hull City and Manchester City.

The combined record of the three clubs has produced a rare early-season statistical low, with all three yet to score despite completing three league matches.

Opta’s figures identify the 2026-27 campaign as the first time in Premier League history that three sides have failed to score in each of their opening three games. The teams involved are Aston Villa, Coventry City and Tottenham Hotspur.

For Tottenham, the arrival of Marmoush had raised expectations that he could strengthen their attack after his move from Manchester City. However, the forward has yet to register a notable contribution in his two starts for the club, while Tottenham remain without a goal in the competition.

The early results have also left Aston Villa and Coventry City looking for improvements in attack. Aston Villa have conceded five goals across their three matches, while Coventry City have let in five. Tottenham have conceded five goals, including three in their opening defeat by Brentford.

The unusual run has prompted wider discussion among football supporters, including on Kooora forums, where the early-season scoring record and Marmoush’s role at Tottenham have been debated.