Tottenham Hotspur’s winless and goalless start to the Premier League season continued with a 0-0 draw at home against unbeaten Everton, representing the inaugural occasion in which Spurs have failed to find the net in any of their opening four league matches of a campaign. According to match reports, Roberto De Zerbi’s new-look, expensively assembled side has now gone over 400 minutes since their last Premier League goal, leaving supporters frustrated as the club sits searching for answers.
Analyzing Tottenham’s Goalless Crisis Under De Zerbi
Following a goalless draw at Nottingham Forest the previous weekend, the team produced another toothless display that prompted boos from the home crowd at the full-time whistle, as noted by Sky Sports. The squad registered just two shots on target throughout the match, generated only one big chance, and recorded a paltry expected goals (xG) of 0.64.
"After spending £300m, I didn’t think there would be a problem scoring goals. But to not score in six hours of football is absolutely diabolical," said Sky Sports’ Jamie Redknapp.
Redknapp pointed out structural imbalances in the midfield and tactical positioning, noting that Robertson was your left-back and your wide left player because Marmoush wanted to come inside. De Zerbi tried multiple adjustments during the match, including a full-time pitchside coaching exchange with substitute Mathys Tel regarding his body shape and positioning as a striker, but the quality in the final third remained absent.
Everton’s Defensive Resilience and Missed Chances
According to match accounts, ex-Spurs winger Brennan Johnson blazed a great second-half chance over, while Spurs goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky nearly gifted Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall an opener before later passing straight to him, only for Dewsbury-Hall to hit his shot straight at Kinsky.
Everton boss David Moyes admitted he wanted much more from the team but praised their resilience. "We know exactly where we’re short and what we could do better at and what we’d like to do better," Moyes said after the match, with the manager conceding that the pressure applied by Tottenham compelled his team to drop deep into a defensive shape.
Pro Tip: Tactical flexibility requires seamless chemistry in the final third. When a club invests heavily in creative midfielders like James Maddison or Mohammed Kudus, finding a reliable out-and-out number nine to finish chances is vital to breaking low blocks.
The Burden on Dominic Solanke and Future Fixtures
According to analysis by Sky Sports’ Callum Bishop, Dominic Solanke’s fitness for Tottenham feels imperative. As the only out and out number nine available to De Zerbi, Solanke struggled to make an impact against Everton, managing just 19 touches—fewer than Kinsky in goal—and zero shots. With the team unable to get an improvement until January now, De Zerbi has to find a way to get Solanke more involved.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are Tottenham struggling to score goals?
According to match analysis, Spurs have lacked a clinical focal point in the final third, with striker Dominic Solanke starved of service and registering zero shots against Everton. Tactical adjustments under Roberto De Zerbi are still bedding in after a heavy summer outlay.
When was the last time Spurs went four games without scoring?
According to club records, this is the first time that Spurs have gone on a four-game goalless run in 20 years.
What did Jamie Redknapp say about Tottenham’s performance?
Speaking on Sky Sports, Jamie Redknapp described the goalless run as "absolutely diabolical" given the squad’s heavy spending, pointing to unbalanced midfields and tactical issues that need urgent resolution.
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