Omar Marmoush’s Tottenham involved in Premier League’s first three-team goalless start

The 2026-27 Premier League season has produced an unprecedented scoring statistic, with Aston Villa, Coventry City and Tottenham Hotspur all failing to score in each of their opening three matches.

According to Opta, this is the first time in English top-flight history that three clubs have gone without finding the net in any of their first three league games. The unwanted record has involved Aston Villa, Coventry City and Tottenham Hotspur after the opening three rounds of the campaign.

Aston Villa have endured the most difficult start of the three clubs. They began with a 4-0 defeat by Brighton before losing 1-0 to Arsenal. Their third match brought a goalless draw against Hull City, leaving them without a goal across the first three games.

Tottenham Hotspur also opened the season without scoring. They were beaten 3-0 by Brentford in their first match, followed by a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Newcastle United. The club then drew 0-0 with Nottingham Forest.

Coventry City’s first three fixtures have produced three defeats. They lost 3-0 to Arsenal, were beaten 1-0 by Hull City and then suffered another 1-0 loss away to Manchester City.

The statistic has attracted additional attention because Tottenham’s squad includes Egypt international Omar Marmoush, who recently joined the club from Manchester City on loan. The agreement includes an obligation to complete a permanent transfer 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 remained without a goal.

Opta summarised the record by stating: “2026-27 is the first ever English top-flight season to see as many as three teams fail to score in any of their opening three matches (Aston Villa, Coventry, Spurs).”

The opening results mean all three clubs have yet to register a goal in the Premier League this season, despite each having completed three matches. Their inability to score has contributed to the unusual early-season record, with Aston Villa, Coventry City and Tottenham Hotspur becoming the first trio to experience such a start in the competition’s history.

For Tottenham, the sequence has also marked a difficult beginning for Marmoush following his move from Manchester City. He has been selected in the starting line-up for the club’s last two league fixtures, but neither appearance has produced a goal or a significant attacking contribution for the Egyptian forward.

The statistic and the wider developments can be discussed in greater depth in the Kooora forums.