Tottenham's Record Goalless Start Extends to Four Matches

Tottenham Hotspur extended a club-record goalless start to the Premier League season to four matches after a 0-0 draw with Everton on September 12, 2026. The result left manager Roberto De Zerbi visibly frustrated and facing mounting pressure following a summer spending spree of over £350 million. The draw at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium marked the first time in the club's history it has failed to score in its opening four league fixtures. Despite dominating possession with 62% and registering 14 shots, Tottenham managed only two efforts on target and produced an expected goals total of just 0.64. The team sits in 17th place with only two points. De Zerbi attributed the slow start to a disrupted preseason, citing player absences from the World Cup and injuries. "The physical condition of the team is not the best," he told Sky Sports. He added that the team has a "mental block" and urged his squad to "unblock ourselves." The manager was also seen in a heated exchange with substitute Mathys Tel on the pitch after the final whistle. De Zerbi explained he was coaching Tel on his positioning, stating, "I love Mathys as a player, as a guy. There is not a problem.