Spurs' mega-spend fails to spark as Forest stalemate
Tottenham’s high-profile recruitment (Tonali, Van Hecke, Savio, Marmoush) hasn’t yielded a win, as they are held 0-0 by Nottingham Forest despite 38 shots and an expected goals total of around 3.3, with no shot on target. Marmoush wasted a clear chance, highlighting a lack of final-third calm and decision-making as new players bed in. Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi praised the performance but urged better composure and chemistry; pundits echo the call for sharper attacking choices. The draw marks Spurs’ eighth league stalemate of the year, the most in a calendar year since 2020.