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Tottenham’s scoreless start continues after 0-0 draw

9/6/2026

Summary

Story summary

Tottenham Hotspur drew 0-0 with Nottingham Forest at the City Ground on September 5, 2026.
The club has not scored a Premier League goal in its first three matches, a drought since 1974.
VAR disallowed Nottingham Forest’s Neco Williams goal for a handball.
Manager Roberto De Zerbi said he was disappointed with the draw but pleased with his team’s performance.

History

Historical Context

In the 1974–75 Premier League season, Tottenham Hotspur endured a three-match goal drought, not scoring until their fourth fixture. Manager Roberto Mancini then guided a 2-0 victory, delivering two goals that snapped the slump and lifted club morale. Today, on September 5 2026, De Zerbi’s Tottenham again failed to score in three matches, drawing 0-0 with Nottingham Forest after VAR disallowed Neco Williams’s handball goal. The repeat drought pressures the club to invest in striking talent, likely prompting transfer spending exceeding £30 million before the winter window.

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Story summary

Tottenham Hotspur drew 0-0 with Nottingham Forest at the City Ground on September 5, 2026.
The club has not scored a Premier League goal in its first three matches, a drought since 1974.
VAR disallowed Nottingham Forest’s Neco Williams goal for a handball.
Manager Roberto De Zerbi said he was disappointed with the draw but pleased with his team’s performance.

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