{
  "id": 7033084,
  "title": "De Zerbi apologises to fans after Spurs' stalemate extends goal drought",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/de-zerbi-apologises-to-fans-after-spurs-stalemate-extends-goal-drought",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-13T00:54:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/09/1531493/de-zerbi-apologises-fans-after-spurs-stalemate-extends-goal-drought"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi apologized to fans following their 0-0 draw against Everton on Saturday. The match ended in a stalemate, extending the team's goal drought. De Zerbi's side had failed to score in their previous four Premier League games. The frustrated fans booed the team off the field at the final whistle. De Zerbi acknowledged the reaction from the fans and expressed his understanding. He stated that such reactions are normal and that Tottenham fans were fantastic during the match. De Zerbi also discussed the team's lack of attacking productivity, noting that they had 74 shots inside Everton's penalty area but did not create enough goal-scoring opportunities. He emphasized the need to improve decision-making and physical conditioning. Despite spending over £300 million on new signings, Tottenham remains just above the relegation zone after four games, with only a League Cup victory to show for their summer investment.",
  "summary": "LONDON: Roberto De Zerbi said sorry to Tottenham’s furious fans after his winless side were booed off following their 0-0 draw against Everton on Saturday.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}