Historic Goal Drought
Tottenham Hotspur extend historic goal drought following goalless draw against Everton.
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Tottenham recorded their first 0-0 draw at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, while only two of their 14 shots were on target. Their expected-goals total was 0.64, compared with Everton’s 1.17 from 12 attempts.
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Brennan Johnson missed a clear opening for Tottenham, while Jordan Pickford made a decisive late save in the 89th minute to push Lucas Bergvall’s curling effort wide.
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Roberto De Zerbi has already made 12 changes to Tottenham’s starting XI in the league this season as he searches for his best combination of players. Spurs have also failed to score in the first half of 26 consecutive top-flight matches dating back to the start of last season.
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Tottenham spent more than £380 million on 10 signings during the summer transfer window, while Everton ended the window with only 18 outfield players after a chaotic deadline-day finish.
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Tottenham supporters booed the team at full-time. Dominic Solanke was handed his first start, while Richarlison watched from the crowd after his proposed move to Vasco da Gama fell through earlier that day.
Tottenham Hotspur's scoring crisis deepened on Sunday as they drew 0-0 with Everton, extending their Premier League goal drought to four consecutive matches. Yahoo Sports reported that Spurs managed only two shots on target from 14 attempts, while goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky made crucial saves to keep the match level. The result leaves Tottenham in 17th place with just two points—their worst start in Premier League history.
The goalless stalemate marks the first time Tottenham Hotspur Stadium has hosted a 0-0 Premier League draw. Sporting Tribune noted that Everton appeared more threatening in the second half but failed to break through, with goalkeeper Jordan Pickford making a decisive 89th-minute save to deny Lucas Bergvall. Manager Roberto De Zerbi's squad has now gone over 400 minutes without scoring a goal.
Tottenham's Historic Scoring Drought Continues
Roundtable confirmed that Tottenham have failed to score in their first four league games of a season—a first in club history. Spurs created four chances in the opening ten minutes but could not convert. Brennan Johnson squandered a clear opportunity as Tottenham's attack sputtered throughout the 90 minutes.
Spurs Web reported that Tottenham's goalless run now spans 360 minutes of Premier League football. The team's expected-goals total was just 0.64, compared to Everton's 1.17 from 12 shots. Manager De Zerbi has already made 12 starting XI changes this season as he searches for the right formula.
De Zerbi Under Pressure After Expensive Summer
Tottenham invested over £380 million on ten summer signings, yet the team sits 17th with minimal offensive production. Dominic Solanke made his first start on Sunday but failed to spark the attack. Richarlison watched from the crowd after his proposed move to Vasco da Gama collapsed earlier that day.
Sporting Tribune noted that De Zerbi's managerial position faces increased scrutiny following this result. Supporters booed at full-time as frustration mounted over the team's inability to score. The manager must find an attacking solution quickly or risk further deterioration in the standings.
Everton's Defensive Resilience Extends Unbeaten Run
Everton moved to seventh place and remained unbeaten after holding Tottenham at bay. Roundtable reported that Pickford's late save proved decisive, denying Bergvall a stunning curling effort that would have broken the deadlock. The visitors created a higher quality of chances but lacked the clinical finishing to capitalize.
The Toffees ended their transfer window with just eighteen outfield players following deadline-day chaos. Despite roster limitations, Everton's defense stood firm against a Tottenham side desperate for goals. The result showed that Everton can compete with the league's bigger clubs, even with squad constraints.
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