Tottenham continues to struggle offensively in EPL, fails to score in four matches
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 10:54 AM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
Tottenham has not scored in their first four league matches of the 2026-27 Premier League season, a record for the club. Despite getting into attacking positions, Spurs have struggled to convert chances. Only four players from last season have featured this season, highlighting an ongoing concern with player turnover. Richarlison, a significant contributor last year, has been removed from the Premier League squad, adding to the team's struggles to find the net.
- •Tottenham has not scored in four consecutive Premier League matches.
- •The last time Spurs had such a streak was two decades ago.
- •Only four players from last season have played this season.
- •Richarlison, a key scorer last season, is no longer part of the squad.
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"Spurs are getting into attacking areas but failing to make or take chances as Roberto De Zerbi tries to forge a settled side Tottenham have failed to score in their opening four league games for the first time. Two decades have passed since they last drew blanks in four consecutive Premier League matches. While these are outliers, it will take time for Spurs to improve. Their level of player turnover, from last season to this and from week to week, is a problem. Only four men who played at least half of the league minutes last season have featured in 2026-27. One is Richarlison, who has since been omitted from their Premier League squad. His 15 goal contributions in the league were at least twice as many as any other Tottenham player last season, but he will not be scoring or assisting any time soon. Continue reading...
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