Lively debutant Omar Marmoush the main positive for Tottenham Hotspur amid poor start

LONDON — Omar Marmoush heading to Tottenham Hotspur was a surprise summer transfer, but on first viewing it looks like a perfect fit for everyone. Spurs have to sort out the rest of their team and get Marmoush more service, of course, but on his debut in their home defeat against Newcastle United on Saturday the Egyptian forward looked sharp and knitted everything together very nicely in attack. It was clear that Marmoush was the main positive from Spurs' disappointing defeat. He brought their other forwards into the game easily, made clever runs and passes, turned quickly to get Spurs going and made a real difference whenever the ball was near him. With Spurs under pressure at the start of the second half he charged towards goal, beat several defenders and then sent a dipping shot from distance just wide of the post. That got the home fans going and that is what Marmoush is all about. LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: Omar Marmoush of Tottenham Hotspur runs with the ball during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on August 29, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) Getty Images He did have a good opportunity to score late on but saw a tough volleyed chance saved, but the overriding vibes from his debut are positive. Spurs fans cheered his name loudly before the game and will walk away afterwards feeling very positive about his arrival. This style of football at Spurs suits Marmoush's strengths much more than playing at Manchester City ever did. He is built to make the most of chances on the transition and De Zerbi's pressing tactics will suit his reactionary instincts well. Marmoush played the entire 90 minutes and was the main bright spark for Spurs as the rest of their attack was subbed off. If they can find a way to get Marmoush more involved in games, Spurs have found their new bright spark in attack. Marmoush is clearly going to be a hit. He now needs more of his Spurs teammates to step up and match his level.