Tottenham's goalless start continues after 0-0 draw with Everton

Tottenham Hotspur were held to a 0-0 draw by Everton in the Premier League, extending their winless and goalless start to the season. Roberto De Zerbi's side dominated possession but failed to find the net, leaving Everton to claim a point at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

  • Score: Tottenham 0-0 Everton
  • Competition: Premier League
  • Key Stat: Spurs have now failed to score in the Premier League this season
  • Man of the Match: Micky van de Ven (8)
  • Lowest Rating: Dominic Solanke (3)
  • What's at stake: Tottenham remain without a Premier League victory

Tottenham Player Ratings vs Everton

  • Antonin Kinsky: 7
  • Archie Gray: 6
  • Jan Paul van Hecke: 7
  • Micky van de Ven: 8
  • Andy Robertson: 6
  • Rodrigo Bentancur: 7
  • Sandro Tonali: 6
  • Savio: 5
  • Mateus Fernandes: 5
  • Omar Marmoush: 4
  • Dominic Solanke: 3
  • Mathys Tel: 4
  • Lucas Bergvall: 6
  • Mohammed Kudus: 5
  • James Maddison: 5
  • Roberto De Zerbi: 5

Spurs start brightly but fail to convert

Tottenham showed early energy and purpose, with De Zerbi making four changes to inject urgency. Dominic Solanke and Omar Marmoush started together in attack for the first time, while injuries continued to limit options. Archie Gray pushed forward regularly, Savio attempted to unsettle Everton with his dribbling, and Spurs moved the ball confidently through midfield. Jan Paul van Hecke might have opened the scoring from Andy Robertson's excellent free kick, while Mateus Fernandes also found himself in a promising position but chose another touch rather than shooting first time.

Everton threaten and expose Tottenham frustration

Everton created several of the clearer opportunities. Antonin Kinsky was required to make three saves, including one to repair his own mistake after presenting possession to Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall. Behind him, Micky van de Ven and Van Hecke were impressive. Tottenham's captain produced another assured display, while Van Hecke looked comfortable defensively and when stepping into midfield. Rodrigo Bentancur was equally influential before his withdrawal shortly after the hour mark. Sandro Tonali also showed signs of improving sharpness, repeatedly switching play with accurate diagonal passes.

Solanke struggles as Spurs search for goals

Solanke looked understandably short of rhythm after five months without starting a Premier League match. His touch was occasionally loose, his hold-up play lacked its usual authority, and Tottenham struggled to build sustained attacks around him. Marmoush offered brief flashes without imposing himself, while Savio repeatedly beat defenders before struggling to make the right choice afterwards. De Zerbi introduced Mathys Tel, Lucas Bergvall, Mohammed Kudus and James Maddison in search of inspiration. Bergvall came closest, forcing Jordan Pickford into a late save with a curling effort towards the bottom corner. It was Tottenham's clearest warning and arrived far too late.

Injury and availability

Tottenham were again without several established options due to injuries, though the source does not specify which players are sidelined. De Zerbi made four changes to the starting line-up, handing first starts together to Solanke and Marmoush.

Why Tottenham's attack misfired against Everton

Tottenham's dominance between their own penalty area and the edge of Everton's box was convincing, but their problems began once the game demanded invention, movement and ruthlessness. Dominic Solanke's lack of match sharpness was evident after five months without a Premier League start, and his struggles to hold up the ball prevented Spurs from building sustained attacks. Omar Marmoush showed flashes but failed to impose himself, while Savio repeatedly beat his man but could not make the right decision in the final third. The introduction of Lucas Bergvall almost paid off, but his late effort was saved by Jordan Pickford. Everton, meanwhile, were well-organised and took advantage of Tottenham's wastefulness.

The draw leaves De Zerbi still searching for his first Premier League win and, more concerning, his first Premier League goal. Everton will be satisfied with a point on the road, having limited Spurs to few clear chances. For Tottenham, the pressure mounts ahead of their next fixture.

Talking points

  • Solanke's rustiness: After five months without a Premier League start, Solanke looked off the pace. Should De Zerbi persist with him or turn to other options?
  • Van de Ven's leadership: The captain was Spurs' best player (8), but his defensive solidity couldn't mask the team's attacking woes.
  • De Zerbi's changes: Four changes failed to spark a win. Are his tactics getting the best out of this squad?
  • Everton's game plan: The visitors created the clearer chances and will feel they could have won it. A point at Spurs is a good result.

What happens next

Tottenham must regroup quickly as they continue their search for a first Premier League victory. The upcoming fixture presents another opportunity to break their duck, but De Zerbi will need to address his side's attacking deficiencies. Everton, meanwhile, will look to build on a solid away performance. The pressure is mounting on Spurs to deliver results.

Frequently asked questions

What was the score between Tottenham and Everton?

Tottenham 0-0 Everton.

Who was Tottenham's best player against Everton?

Micky van de Ven received the highest rating (8) for his assured defensive display.

Why did Dominic Solanke struggle against Everton?

Solanke looked short of rhythm after five months without starting a Premier League match, with his touch and hold-up play lacking authority.

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