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Friday, 18 September 2026
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Entry № e-misc-5fd7317d · Updated 4h ago

Why Tottenham are misfiring … and it’s not just down to the lack of goals

Spurs are getting into attacking areas but failing to make or take openings 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 consecut...

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The Guardian
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The Guardian 18 Sept
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4h ago

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  1. 18 Sept
    10:54
    The GuardianAndrew BeasleyOriginal

    Spurs are getting into attacking areas but failing to make or take openings 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.

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