Tottenham Hotspur continued their disastrous start to the Premier League season after being held to a goalless draw by visiting Everton at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Matchday 4.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side remain winless since the start of the campaign, collecting just two points to sit 17th in the table—a dismal opening sequence that belies the club’s massive summer spending spree.
Omar Marmoush’s Performance Against Everton
Omar Marmoush made the starting lineup on the left flank, showing initial brightness alongside Savinho during the early stages as Tottenham looked to capitalize on high pressing and rapid transitions. However, the Egyptian forward was unable to open his goalscoring account for the club.
Following a promising start, the hosts’ tempo gradually diminished against Everton’s compact defensive structure. Marmoush was increasingly forced to operate far from the penalty area, while Dominic Solanke and the rest of the attacking unit struggled for efficiency.
Everton threatened to punish the hosts in the second half, denied only by the form of goalkeeper Antonín Kinský and crucial interventions from Micky van de Ven. Meanwhile, Brennan Johnson squandered a golden opportunity before Lucas Bergvall missed Tottenham’s final chance.
Historical Numbers Highlight Tottenham’s Crisis
Tottenham’s plight appears all the more glaring given their extraordinary summer activity, which saw expenditure approach €400 million on high-profile arrivals including Marmoush, Savinho, Sandro Tonali, Mykhailo Mudryk, and Mateus Fernandes—a outlay that has yet to yield positive returns.
For the first time in their history, Tottenham have failed to score in their opening four matches of a league season, cementing an unwelcome record under De Zerbi’s management.
The result also marked the first time Tottenham played out a 0-0 draw at their current stadium in the Premier League, with their last goalless home draw in the competition dating back to September 2017 against Swansea City.
On the opposing side, Jordan Pickford celebrated his 100th Premier League clean sheet, becoming only the fifth English goalkeeper to reach the milestone alongside David James, David Seaman, Nigel Martyn, and Joe Hart. Pressure continues to mount on Tottenham ahead of hosting Aston Villa in their next fixture.
