Tottenham's £380 million revamp stalls with four goalless games
Under the floodlights of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, the crowd waited for a breakthrough that never came as the home side and Everton settled for a goalless stalemate on the 12th of the month in the Premier League’s fourth round. Getty Images captured the empty net as the final whistle blew.
Tottenham Hotspur entered the campaign after a summer transfer window that saw roughly £380 million (about ¥78.2 billion) spent on new players, a figure described as a "big reinforcement". Yet the club has failed to find the net in any of its first four league matches, recording one draw and two defeats. This marks the first time in club history that Tottenham have gone four consecutive games without scoring.
Everton, by contrast, remain unbeaten after three fixtures, with one win and two draws. Their solid start highlights a stark contrast in finishing ability between the two sides, as both teams finished the match without a goal.
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According to the British outlet Squawka, Tottenham’s goalless run also includes a historic first: the club’s inaugural 0‑0 draw at home in a Premier League match. The previous home goalless draw occurred in September 2017 against Swindon, making this the first such result in over six years.
Tottenham’s upcoming challenges
Tottenham’s difficult start continues as they prepare for a Carabao Cup third‑round tie away to Liverpool on the 15th, followed by a Premier League home clash with Aston Villa on the 19th. The club finished 17th for two consecutive seasons, underscoring the pressure to convert their summer investment into points.
The match also featured a promotional note about the U‑NEXT Soccer Pack, a subscription service offering live Premier League, FA Cup, La Liga and Eredivisie coverage. Subscribers can combine the Soccer Pack with a standard monthly plan to receive additional benefits, including a discount on the first month’s fee.