liveUpdated 1m agoFollow live as reigning champions Arsenal take on Sunderland.George Ramsay and The Athletic Live TeamSeptember 12, 2026 at 2:28 PM EDTArsenal take on Sunderland in the late game today. GettySKIP ADVERTISEMENTAdvertisementTaking into account the final 47 minutes of last season after Joao Palhinha netted in a 1-0 win over Everton in the corresponding fixture to this, that is 407 minutes without a Premier League goal for Tottenham.That makes the presence of one of today's interested spectators even more interesting...Unwanted history made today Getty ImagesThis is the first Premier League game at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to end in a goalless draw.Spurs have drawn 0-0 here only once before, in a Champions League match that ultimately helped spell the end of Antonio Conte’s time in charge.Tottenham sit 17th in the table with two points from four matches. They and Aston Villa are the only teams yet to score in the Premier League this season.FULL TIME: Another blank for Tottenham Getty ImagesTottenham 0-0 Everton (FT)And that is that! Four games into the Premier League season and after a summer of spending, Tottenham still do not have a Premier League goal.And for much of this game they did not look like getting it.In truth, it was a desperately poor game, but Everton will be the happier side after claiming an away point.Bergvall goes close for SpursTottenham 0-0 Everton (89)That's the closest Tottenham have been today to ending their long wait for a goal.Bergvall hits a curling shot from the edge of the box that has Pickford worried.It looked like it was just heading wide but Pickford made sure with a left hand.Tottenham pick up the tempoTottenham 0-0 Everton (83)After that 74 per cent statistic, it's Spurs who have done the pushing in the past five minutes.They have been denied by blocks and interceptions but they have not tested Jordan Pickford.SKIP ADVERTISEMENTAdvertisement Getty ImagesAfter a very sloppy start, Everton have had their chances. Barry, Dewsbury-Hall and Johnson should all have done better with their efforts. A point would be a solid result for Moyes' side, but they should really be ahead here. The stadium has been edgy in this second halfMaddison on for Spurs Getty ImagesTottenham 0-0 Everton (77)To underline the fact that Everton are pushing, broadcaster Sky Sports tell us they have had 74 per cent possession in the last five minutes.A welcome sight for Spurs as James Maddison returns from injury as a late substitute.Johnson fires wide for EvertonTottenham 0-0 Everton (75)Still a desperate lack of clear chances in this game but it's Everton who are pushing more and they have just had one.It fell to Brennan Johnson against his former club from a cross by Dewsbury-Hall.But he sliced it well wide.Roberto De Zerbi has repeatedly praised Rodrigo Bentancur for the “control” and “intelligence” he offers Tottenham in midfield.He has just hooked him for Lucas Bergvall, who signed a new contract this week but came close to leaving north London in the summer, when it appeared De Zerbi did not trust him to play regularly.De Zerbi, then, is taking the handbrake off. This game needs it. Tottenham have lacked imagination and flair yet again.De Zerbi turns to his benchTottenham 0-0 Everton (68)Back at Tottenham, Roberto De Zerbi has gone for a triple change in an effort to galvanise his stuttering team.Tel, Bervall and Kudus are on for Bentancur, Fernandes and Solanke.Jack Grealish is also on for Everton in place of Tyrique George.SKIP ADVERTISEMENTAdvertisementSunderland and Arsenal team news Getty ImagesHere are the line-ups for today's 8pm kick-off between Sunderland and Arsenal. Mikel Arteta makes four changes from the side that beat Napoli midweek, with Calafiori, Lewis-Skelly, Tzolis, and Havertz all starting. After heavily rotating his team for Tuesday's League Cup win against Hull, Regis Le Bris returns to the starting line-up that drew 1-1 against Brentford. Sunderland: Roefs, Meunier, Mukiele, Ballard, Danso, Reinildo, Xhaka, Sadiki, Le Fee, Angulo, Brobbey.Arsenal: Raya; White, Konsa, Gabriel, Calafiori, Rice, Lewis-Skelly, Saka, Odegaard, Tzolis, Havertz.Tottenham's early-season struggles will no doubt be being enjoyed by fans of Arsenal. their bitter north London rivals, especially after the start Mikel Arteta's side have made to their title defence.Team news from their game at Sunderland, which starts in just over an hour, is on the way.As Luke was saying, the Tottenham pitch is not looking great.Chance for BarryTottenham 0-0 Everton (52)A positive start to the second half from Everton as Tyrique George skips down the left and hangs up a cross to the far post.Thierno Barry gets up highest and nods it towards goal but Kinsky pats it away. The AthleticTottenham’s pitch looks in fairly poor condition, especially for this stage of the season.Spurs have played only two home games here this season: one in the Premier League and one in the Carabao Cup. Could the lucrative concerts staged here over the summer be a factor?Either way, it’s not a great look for the most expensive stadium in the country.SKIP ADVERTISEMENTAdvertisementSECOND HALF: Away again at SpursTottenham 0-0 Everton (46)The action has started again.It wasn't a great opening 45 minutes but let's think positive.The second half IS going to be better. Stick with us!Igor Jesus reflects on his late winner Getty ImagesNottingham Forest striker Igor Jesus has spoken after scoring a late goal that earned his side their first win of this Premier League season. He said: “It’s our first win in the Premier League this season and we know how important it is for us. “It’s very important for us and we need to keep it going.”Rogers enjoying life at Chelsea Getty ImagesIt may not have been in a winning cause, but in a 2-2 draw at home with Hull City Morgan Rogers today became the fifth Chelsea player to record a goal or an assist in the first four games of a Premier League season. The others? Didier Drogba (2010), Cesc Fabregas (2014), Diego Costa (2014 and 2016), and Eden Hazard (2018).Not bad company to keep. So, while we wait for the second half at Tottenham and hope desperately for some better entertainment, let's have a look back at a couple of the earlier games, which did bring some interesting stories.