€350m Rebuild Yields Zero Goals as Spurs Jeered Off in Everton Stalemate
Tottenham Hotspur slipped to 17th place in the Premier League table following a second consecutive 0-0 draw at home against Everton on Sunday. The result leaves Roberto De Zerbi’s side winless and without a single league goal after four matches, extending their goal drought past 400 minutes despite a summer transfer outlay of approximately €350m. Frustration escalated inside Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as home supporters jeered the squad off at full-time.
De Zerbi’s 4-2-3-1 Stagnates Against Disciplined Everton Defensive Structure
De Zerbi deployed a 4-2-3-1 formation featuring Kinsky in goal behind a defensive line composed of Gray, Jan Paul van Hecke, Micky van der Ven, and Andrew Robertson. Sandro Tonali partnered Rodrigo Bentancur in the double pivot, two central midfielders positioned ahead of the back four to screen passes, behind an attacking midfield trio of Savio, Mateus Fernandes, and Omar Marmoush supporting central striker Dominic Solanke. Spurs generated brief initial momentum over the opening 15 minutes but failed to break down Everton‘s compact defensive block, allowing the visitors to dictate long stretches of play.
Everton
clubEverton created the primary scoring openings of the match through Barry and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, who repeatedly found space in the final third. De Zerbi introduced Mathys Tel, Mohammed Kudus, and Lucas Bergvall during the second half to inject verticality, yet the overall offensive pattern remained stagnant. Tottenham’s lone clear chance materialized in the 88th minute when Bergvall struck a long-range effort, which Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford held comfortably to preserve the clean sheet.
The draw leaves Tottenham with just two points from four league fixtures, adding pressure ahead of a demanding multi-competition schedule. Spurs travel to Anfield to face Liverpool in the EFL Cup on Tuesday before returning to North London to host Aston Villa in Premier League play next weekend.
Roberto De Zerbi
coach| Position | Tottenham Hotspur XI | Match Details |
|---|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | Kinsky | Played 90 minutes |
| Defenders | Gray, van Hecke, van der Ven, Robertson | Starting back four |
| Midfielders | Tonali, Bentancur | Double pivot |
| Attacking Midfielders | Savio, Mateus Fernandes, Marmoush | Replaced in second half |
| Forward | Dominic Solanke | Started at center-forward |
| Substitutes Used | Tel, Kudus, Bergvall | Second-half tactical alterations |
- 88′, Lucas Bergvall strikes from distance, forcing Jordan Pickford into a routine save for Tottenham’s primary attempt on goal.
- 90+4′, Full-time whistle confirms Tottenham’s second consecutive 0-0 result, extending their league goal drought past 400 minutes.