Tottenham's troubling start to the season continued Saturday with a scoreless draw against Everton, extending their winless and goalless streak in the Premier League to four matches. The result leaves manager Roberto De Zerbi without a victory and the team without a goal in league play for the first time in the club's history.
Despite dominating possession and creating chances throughout large passages of the game at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the team's finishing proved to be their downfall. This lack of offensive potency has come despite a reported £320 million investment in the squad during the summer transfer window.
One notable opportunity fell to Matheus Fernandes, who struggled to control a through ball that could have presented a one-on-one chance. Jan Paul van Hecke, a center half, also missed an early chance from a free-kick, though he was otherwise praised for his defensive performance. The club's £100 million acquisition, Sandro Tonali, has yet to make a significant impact.
De Zerbi made four changes to the lineup that faced Nottingham Forest, influenced partly by injuries to full-backs Pedro Porro and Destiny Udogie. Andy Robertson and Archie Gray came into the defense, while Fernandes and Dominic Solanke were handed starts in attack. Solanke's inclusion saw Omar Marmoush shift to the left wing.
Everton, managed by David Moyes, adopted a more conservative approach, particularly in the first half. They absorbed pressure and were saved by Tottenham's inability to convert their territorial advantage. Goalkeeper Jordan Pickford made a save late in the match to deny Lucas Bergvall.
In the second half, Everton showed more ambition. Brennan Johnson came close to scoring against his former employers when he sent a shot over the bar. Tottenham's goalkeeper, Antonin Kinsky, made saves from Thierno Barry and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall.
The team's goal drought now extends to six hours of league play. With no wins and no goals in their opening four fixtures, and having finished 17th in the previous two seasons, the pressure is mounting on De Zerbi to secure results. Tottenham have yet to face a top opponent this season, further highlighting the concern over their offensive struggles.