Tottenham hold Nottingham Forest 0-0 after VAR denies goal

Tottenham Hotspur suffered a third consecutive league defeat, failing to score and not even recording a single shot on target. The result, a 0‑0 draw at Nottingham Forest, left the team’s season tally at five goals conceded and none scored, apart from a 5‑1 victory over a Charlton B side in the Carabao Cup. A brief scare for the visitors came when Morgan Gibbs‑White’s deflected effort appeared to cross the line, but Neco Williams was ruled to have handled the ball while attempting to stop the ball from entering the net, and the goal was disallowed.

The match was played under a noticeably upbeat atmosphere for the Spurs, who have seen a surge of support since Roberto De Zerbi took charge in late March. A Birra Moretti‑themed flag waved in the away end, and the team’s morale seemed buoyant, yet they struggled to create clear chances. Mykhailo Mudryk made his first competitive appearance in 645 days as a late substitute, and Dominic Solanke headed a late cross to the roof of Matz Sels’s net in the 88th minute, but neither effort proved enough to change the outcome. The absence of last season’s top scorer, Richarlison, who is training separately after rejecting an Everton offer, has left a noticeable gap in the squad’s attacking options.

With the season still in its early stages, Tottenham will need to address their goal‑scoring woes if they are to compete for a top‑four finish. The club’s management and supporters alike will be watching closely to see whether De Zerbi can unlock the team’s offensive potential in the coming fixtures.