Tottenham Hotspur is winless in three games to kick off the 2026-27 season, and get this, their next goal will be their first of the entire campaign. Just four months ago, Spurs were in a desperate fight to avoid Premier League relegation, a struggle that was supposed to pave the way for a massive $400-million-plus transfer window. Fast forward, and it feels like history is just repeating itself, with Roberto De Zerbi’s side once again in desperate need of a result.
De Zerbi’s Project Facing Early Pressure
The idea around De Zerbi’s arrival was that he’d be given plenty of time to get his project going, to really implement his vision for the club. But “ample time” starts to feel awfully short when you’re three games deep and haven’t found the back of the net even once. This isn’t exactly the “instant return on investment” anyone was hoping for after dropping serious cash this summer. To make things even tougher, Spurs are dealing with some brutal injuries right now. Mykhailo Mudryk is out with a muscular issue, and both Xavi Simons and Wilson Odobert are sidelined with torn ACLs. On top of that, James Maddison (shoulder) and Dejan Kulusevski are both questionable. You can have a squad that’s “miles better” in depth, but when key guys are out, it definitely shows.
Everton’s Unbeaten Start and New Talent Stepping Up
On the flip side, Everton is rolling into this match completely unbeaten, sitting at 1 win, 2 draws, and 0 losses to start their season. Talk about clutch moments, too: the Toffees have bagged a stoppage-time equalizer in their last two outings! First it was James Tarkowski against Bournemouth, and then Ainsley Maitland-Niles came through last week. David Moyes’ crew might be a bit “short on numbers on top,” but their summer signings are already proving their worth. Tyrique George and Maitland-Niles have both scored goals, and Hayden Hackney has an assist to his name. These new boys are coming good already, and that’s exactly what you want to see. The only major injury hit for them is Christian Norgaard, who’s out with a muscular issue.
The Showdown: Squad Depth vs. Cohesion
So, we’ve got Tottenham Hotspur Stadium ready for what could be a wild one. The match kicks off Saturday, September 12, at 12:30 pm ET. If you’re looking to watch, it’ll be live on NBC or you can stream it on NBC.com. On paper, Spurs’ squad is “miles better than Everton’s right now,” especially when you talk about sheer depth. But let’s be real, results don’t just happen because you’ve got good players. You need everyone singing from the same sheet, and Everton seems to have that going for them with their unbeaten streak. The experts are calling this one a draw, predicting a 2-2 final score. For Spurs, that means still searching for their first goal and first win, while Everton would keep their unbeaten run alive. Should be a cracker!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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