Maddison's magic moment for Spurs - 18 months in the making
Tottenham Hotspur secured their first Premier League win of the season with a 3-1 victory over Coventry City. James Maddison, returning to the starting lineup after an 18-month injury absence, scored a standout goal to lead the team.
Why it matters
The victory provides a crucial morale boost for a struggling Tottenham side and highlights the impact of key player returns on team performance.
Figure caption, Spurs beat Coventry to earn first league win of the season
Chief football writer at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Published 9 minutes ago Roberto de Zerbi has used all the tools at his disposal to discover the missing spark in struggling Tottenham Hotspur , from acting as an amateur psychologist to team bonding dinners, then a sunshine break in Marbella.
The answer, at least when Spurs finally moved off the bottom of the table with their first Premier League win this season against Coventry City , came in the shape of James Maddison as he made his first start in 18 months.
He missed most of last season after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in pre-season, before fracturing his shoulder in the opening-weekend defeat at Brentford in this campaign.
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