Toothless Spurs blank again as new era turns into a false dawn

What the report says

Tottenham Hotspur’s difficult start to the Premier League season continued with a goalless home draw against Everton at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, leaving them still without a league goal and without a win. BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty said the result increased pressure on Roberto de Zerbi’s new-look side, which has spent heavily this summer but has yet to find rhythm in attack.

The match was notable more for frustration than quality. Tottenham had plenty of possession but created few clear chances, with Everton defending stubbornly and Jordan Pickford making the key save late on from Lucas Bergvall. Spurs’ first shot on target did not arrive until after halftime, and the atmosphere turned increasingly tense as supporters grew restless. The game was also the first Premier League goalless draw ever at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

McNulty noted that Spurs have now gone four league games without scoring, a run not seen for the club since 2006. He also pointed to the scale of the summer overhaul, with more than £300m spent, as a reason expectations are high. De Zerbi apologised to fans after the match and said his players must regain confidence. As background, such struggles can happen after major squad changes, but BBC Sport’s reporting suggests Tottenham’s lack of attacking threat is already a significant concern.