Football NewsFootball.LondonUnverified source· 17 Sept 2026
Bale: Lower Expectations for Tottenham This Season
Gareth Bale says Tottenham's expectations need tempering after a rough start, but he remains optimistic.
G. Bale
player
Premier League Goals
0 in 4 games
Carabao Cup
Out after 3-1 loss to Liverpool
Manager
Roberto De Zerbi
What happened. Gareth Bale gave his verdict on Tottenham's season, saying expectations "need to be lowered a bit" after Spurs failed to score in their opening four Premier League matches. He also noted the many new signings and expressed confidence the team will improve.
- Spurs have yet to score in the Premier League this term.
- They beat Charlton 5-0 in the Carabao Cup but lost 3-1 to Liverpool.
- Bale believes De Zerbi retains the trust of everyone at the club.
“Yeah, I think so. A lot of new signings. Sometimes it takes time to settle in.”
— Gareth Bale
Tottenham will look to turn their season around as they search for their first Premier League goal.
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