Tottenham Hotspur’s disastrous start to the Premier League season continued as they failed to secure their first victory, settling for a 0–0 draw against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground in Matchday 3 of the 2026–2027 campaign.
Roberto De Zerbi’s side collected their first point of the season following a 3–0 loss to Brentford and a 2–0 defeat against Newcastle United. However, the team’s primary crisis lies in their goal drought, having failed to score in 270 minutes of Premier League football while conceding five goals.
Tottenham controlled large spells of the match, holding 59% possession, earning 10 corners, and attempting 12 shots for an expected goals (xG) total of 1.59. However, Omar Marmoush squandered several opportunities, while Micky van de Ven and Dominic Solanke were unable to convert their respective chances.
De Zerbi handed starts to five summer signings—Jan Paul van Hecke, Sandro Tonali, Conor Gallagher, Savinho, and Omar Marmoush—before introducing Andy Robertson, Mykhailo Mudryk, and Mateus Fernandes in the second half. Despite these changes, the visitors failed to break down the hosts’ defensive resistance.
The early setback appears particularly stark given the club’s historic summer transfer window, where expenditures reached nearly €400 million in press estimates to rebuild the squad. Despite the massive investment, the new-look team has yet to justify its outlay on the pitch.
Tottenham moved up to one point, temporarily sitting in 17th place thanks to goal difference over rival teams. De Zerbi faces urgent pressure to fix his attack, particularly as their 5–1 EFL Cup victory over Charlton Athletic has failed to translate into league form.
Meanwhile, Oliver Glasner’s Nottingham Forest moved to two points in 15th place following an opening matchday loss to Leeds United (1–0), an entertaining 2–2 draw with Liverpool, and their latest point against Spurs, leaving them likewise winless through three rounds.
Tottenham host Everton on Saturday, September 12, at 17:30 BST (19:30 Cairo time), where pressure on De Zerbi could intensify without a win. Nottingham Forest travel to Villa Park to face Aston Villa on the same day.
