Tottenham Hotspur failed to score in their fourth Premier League match of the season after playing to a 0-0 draw against Everton at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, according to club records and reporting from Sky Sports and Mahidara.com. The result marks the first time in club history that the North London side has opened a league campaign with four straight scoreless matches, breaking a twenty-year club precedent for consecutive scoreless Premier League fixtures.
Heavy Transfer Spending Fails to Translate to Goals
Despite an offseason squad overhaul that brought total spending close to 400 million pounds (approximately Rp 9,5 triliun)—making Tottenham the third most expensive squad in England—the team’s attack remains completely unproductive. In the match against Everton, Roberto De Zerbi’s side managed only two shots on target with an expected goals (xG) value of just 0.64, as reported by Sky Sports. Mahidara.com noted that across the ninety minutes, Tottenham recorded 12 total shots compared to Everton’s 10, while holding 45 percent possession.
Manager Roberto De Zerbi Urges Calm Amid Relegation Zone Struggle
The scoreless run leaves Tottenham sitting 17th in the Premier League table with just two points from their first four matches. Speaking to Sky Sports following the draw, manager Roberto De Zerbi addressed the supporters: “Saya minta maaf atas hasilnya, tapi ini bukan perbaikan instan, membentuk tim tidak bisa langsung.” De Zerbi added, “Hari ini kami bermain sebagai tim. Kami tidak mencetak gol, kami tidak menang, tapi hari ini dan melawan Nottingham, saya kira kami bermain sebagai tim.” The manager emphasized the need for patience, instructing his players to maintain their confidence while working on individual and collective improvements.
Did you know? This season marks the first time in Tottenham Hotspur’s history that the club has failed to find the back of the net in its opening four league matches, according to historical club data reported by Sky Sports.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why hasn’t Tottenham Hotspur scored this season?
According to match reports from Sky Sports and Mahidara.com, Tottenham’s attack has struggled with finishing despite high-profile signings like James Maddison and Cristian Romero, registering low expected goals metrics and only two shots on target against Everton.
What is Tottenham’s position in the Premier League table?
Tottenham sits in 17th place in the Premier League standings with two points collected from their first four matches.
What did manager Roberto De Zerbi say about the team’s performance?
According to Sky Sports, Roberto De Zerbi apologized for the results but stated that building a team takes time, urging players and fans to stay calm, maintain confidence, and focus on hard work.
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