Toothless Spurs blank again as new era turns into a false dawn
Toothless Spurs' draw a blank again and are now in danger of seeing a brave new era turn into a false dawn, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.
Tottenham Hotspur supporters repeatedly pleaded for their team to score a goal during their goalless Premier League draw against Everton. The match, held at the newly-opened Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, saw Roberto De Zerbi's side struggle to create chances despite spending over £300m in the summer to bolster their attack. The team's goalless streak in the league now stands at 407 minutes, the longest since September 2006.
De Zerbi expressed his disappointment, stating he was sorry to the fans, who, despite the challenging circumstances, remained supportive throughout the match. Despite the lack of goals, Everton's defense held firm, with Mohamed Salah's 46th-minute shot being the closest Spurs came to breaking the deadlock. The match's final whistle confirmed that Spurs remain without a league goal this season, raising concerns about their ability to convert possession into goals ahead of the new era De Zerbi promised.
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