Tottenham Hotspur faced vocal disapproval from their supporters after extending a frustrating goal drought to four consecutive matches at the start of the Premier League season. Roberto De Zerbi’s revamped squad failed to find the net in their latest outing, a goalless draw against Everton, marking over six hours without scoring across the opening fixtures.

The match at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium saw Lucas Bergvall come closest to breaking the deadlock for Spurs with a late effort from outside the penalty area that forced a save from Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford in the 88th minute. However, Spurs struggled to generate meaningful attacking opportunities throughout the game despite a substantial summer investment reportedly totaling around £350 million aimed at strengthening the squad.

Concerns were raised regarding the team’s intensity and overall attitude on the pitch, as the side appeared unable to convert chances or impose themselves decisively. Tottenham supporters expressed their frustration loudly at the final whistle, reflecting growing anxiety about the team’s offensive capabilities under De Zerbi early in the campaign.

Everton, who also have difficulties in attack, came close to scoring in the 76th minute when Brennan Johnson’s shot narrowly missed the target. Defensively, the visiting side showed improvement, securing a clean sheet in a match where they were often under pressure.

Defender Jarrad Branthwaite highlighted the importance of defensive resilience, stating that the team had to show determination and discipline throughout the game. “We had to dig deep at times, backs-to-the-wall stuff,” Branthwaite said. “If we can keep clean sheets, you can go a long way in the league.”

The result leaves both teams searching for offensive solutions early in the season as Tottenham look to overturn their barren run and Everton aim to build on the defensive gains demonstrated in this encounter.