Tottenham Hotspur 0-0 Everton; Another goalless Spurs performance as Everton hold on for a draw at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

The Lilywhites looked to finally score their first goal of the season and grab their first win of the season.

The Toffees aim to win their first game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium since 2020/21.

Roberto De Zerbi's men flew out of the blocks in the opening 10 minutes of the game with four shots, 0.25xG, and 78% possession.

The first chance of the game fell to the Spurs’ new Dutch defender Jean Paul Van Hecke, who had the ball clipped into his stride following a Robertson free kick.

The former Albion defender connected with the ball on a half volley but unfortunately for the home side, the attempt did not trouble Jordan Pickford.

Matteus Fernandes, Omar Marmoush and Savio were all heavily involved in a chance that opened up the Everton defence, as Savio failed to clip the ball over Jordan Pickford, as Solankes' header failed to register a shot of any significance.

The chances were plentiful for the North London side as Marmoush was picking up the ball in the pockets, but the Toffees hit back with 6 tackles by the 21st minute.

A collision between Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Archie Grey pushed the Spurs right back to temporarily receiving treatment of the pitch, leading to the home side losing their early momentum.

As the half came to a close, Anton Kinsky was forced into a save following a James Garner free kick, leading finally to the first shot on target.

As the second half began, Matteus Fernandes dropped a shoulder on the edge of the Toffees' box, only for a tame, dragged effort to roll into the hands of the Everton goalkeeper Pickford.

Finally, a shot on target for Spurs, leading to ironic jeers from the home fans.

Everton hit back, Tyrqiue George beats Archie Gray down the left flank and hung a dangerous ball into the back post as Kinksy pulled off a fortunate save following a Thierno Barry header.

As the second half dragged on further without a spark of creativity, Roberto De Zerbi looked to his bench to get the home crowd of their feet.

The changes swiftly followed the 60th minute as Rodrigo Bentacur was replaced by Lucas Bergvall alongside Mathys Tel for Dominic Solanke and Mohamed Kudus for Matteus Fernandes,

David Moyes also looked to his bench to energise his team as Premier League winner Jack Grealish replaced Tyrique George.

As the game entered its final 15 minutes, James Garner played in Dewsbury Hall as he picked out the Spurs cult hero Brennan Johnson..

Only for the Toffees' number 22 to blast the ball over the bar.

James Maddison entered the frame for Omar Marmoush in the 75th minute, meaning Tel would be pushed up front.

A strange set of substitutions for De Zerbi: madness, genius, or sadly, desperation.

Spurs finally got the home fans believing as they pushed up into a higher defensive line.

Alan Smith's commentary echoed the sentiment amongst Spurs fans.

Smith said: “They need to start making some chaos”; chaos and chances and some vitality are needed; all three Spurs lack.

The Toffees were resolute defensively, stuffing every cross out, making every second ball.

A mistake from Pickford led to a instinctive interception by Maddison who played in Savio who squared it to Lucas Bergvall who curled an effort which was brilliantly pushed wide by Jordan Pickford.

The full tine whistle blew, followed by boos and jeers.

7 hours of football played for Spurs with no goal scored, Liverpool on Tuesday will be a test for the lilywhites as they have not won at Anfield in more than 10 years.

Everton with another draw taking the Toffees into 7th whilst Spurs stay in a spot they know all too well in 17th.