Tottenham failed to score in their opening three league games for the first time since 1974-75, drawing 0-0 with Nottingham Forest at the City Ground. The stalemate gave Roberto de Zerbi's side their first point of the season following defeats to Brentford and Newcastle.

Spurs dominated but lacked cutting edge despite over £300m of summer signings. De Zerbi acknowledged the need for patience with 10 senior arrivals still finding their identity. A VAR decision correctly ruled out Neco Williams' goal, preserving the draw.

De Zerbi praised his team's organisation and spirit but criticised their final-third decision-making. Players like Sandro Tonali, Omar Marmoush and Savio started, with the manager noting they only began working together last Thursday. "We bought very good players but you can't just build a team with names," he told Sky Sports.

Former midfielder Danny Murphy agreed Spurs rushed their final ball. The draw was Tottenham's eighth in the league this year, with no shots on target for the first time since April 2022.