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.
The Tottenham Hotspur football team faced defeat in a goalless draw against Everton during their opening match at their new stadium. The supporters, holding signs demanding goals, expressed their frustration as the team struggled to score despite having possession. This setback marked the team's first goalless opening four games across all four tiers of football, a disappointing turn of events after spending over £300 million in the summer to bolster their attacking prowess.
The team's new manager, Roberto De Zerbi, acknowledged the fans' disappointment, apologizing for their lackluster performance. Despite missing two promising chances, Everton's resilient defense thwarted Tottenham's attempts, leaving them without a league goal in their first 407 minutes of Premier League football. The team's abysmal shooting accuracy, as reflected by their expected goals statistic, highlights the need for improvement in creating attacking opportunities.
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