Carrarese have never beaten Sassuolo and probably never will. • Sassuolo's U20s playing a U19 side tells you everything about how deep their talent pool runs. • Arteta's told the redundancies are about success, which is a funny way of saying Arsenal couldn't afford to keep losing money. • Cagliari-Pescara stats columns exist to fill space when nothing interesting is happening. • Bristol City and Sheffield United will play the kind of match that makes you check your phone more than the scoreline. Carrarese have never beaten Sassuolo and probably never will. • Sassuolo's U20s playing a U19 side tells you everything about how deep their talent pool runs. • Arteta's told the redundancies are about success, which is a funny way of saying Arsenal couldn't afford to keep losing money. • Cagliari-Pescara stats columns exist to fill space when nothing interesting is happening. • Bristol City and Sheffield United will play the kind of match that makes you check your phone more than the scoreline.

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

By WAF News Desk September 18, 2026 3:48 pm Updated September 21, 2026 12:11 am 1 min read

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

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Tottenham have failed to score in their opening four league games for the first time in two decades. Under Roberto De Zerbi, the side are reaching attacking areas but struggling to create or convert chances. The club's difficulties extend beyond their inability to find the net.

What we know

Spurs have drawn blanks in four consecutive Premier League matches, a two-decade first.
The team reaches attacking positions but fails to make or take openings.
Roberto De Zerbi is attempting to establish a settled starting lineup.

Why it matters

Tottenham's early-season goal drought represents their worst Premier League start in 20 years, signalling deeper offensive problems than finishing alone. How De Zerbi addresses both chance creation and team stability will shape their season trajectory.

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