Tottenham Hotspur have made unwanted Premier League history after starting the 2026/27 campaign with four consecutive matches without scoring, culminating in a 0-0 home draw against Everton on Saturday. As reported by FootballTransfers, Roberto De Zerbi's side has endured an alarming offensive drought despite a colossal summer transfer outlay of €366.35 million (£314.4 million) on 10 new signings. The result leaves Spurs languishing in 17th place with just two points and a goal difference of 0-5, prompting audibles boos at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and a fan banner pleading: "Please score a goal!"
Strategic Imbalance in De Zerbi's Rebuild
Tottenham's extensive summer recruitment drive focused heavily on restructuring the core of the squad, but the initial returns have raised serious concerns about positional balance. Huge outlays went toward fortifying the midfield and defence, including Sandro Tonali, Mateus Fernandes, and central defender Jan Paul van Hecke. While the club offloaded high-profile players to offset the costs—taking their total income from departures to £254.8 million against a total expenditure of £389 million (€366.35 million) for a net spend of £134.2 million—the squad is critically short on clinical finishing. The tactical transition under De Zerbi has stalled, with the Italian head coach making 12 changes to his starting XI across the opening four games in a desperate bid to find a working combination.
Unprecedented Drought and Growing Frustration
According to Sky Sports, only Crystal Palace in 2017/18, who failed to score in their first seven games, have endured a longer run without a goal from the start of a Premier League season. Furthermore, Tottenham have now failed to score in four successive league matches for the first time since September 2006, spanning 407 minutes of play. Speaking on Sky Sports after the Everton stalemate, former Spurs midfielder Jamie Redknapp labelled the six-hour goal drought "absolutely diabolical," highlighting a growing disconnect between the squad and the fanbase. Despite late window additions like Mykhailo Mudryk on loan from Chelsea and Omar Marmoush, the team registered just two shots on target against Everton.
Pressure Mounts on the Board Ahead of January
The stark contrast between the summer's massive investment and the lack of output on the pitch is already putting pressure on the club's hierarchy. Having finished 17th in their last two campaigns, another season of struggle would be catastrophic for a club with Champions League ambitions. The TransferNews database records that despite the high-profile arrivals of Tonali and Fernandes, the lack of a reliable, premier focal point up front is likely to force sporting director discussions to pivot immediately toward the January transfer window. Without a swift resolution to their offensive identity, De Zerbi may have to demand further backing to correct the squad's lopsided construction when the market reopens on 1 January.
