Micky van de Ven's two goals in the first half led Tottenham to a 3-0 victory over Everton in the Premier League. This win marked Everton's first defeat at Hill Dickinson Stadium. Van de Ven, the Spurs captain, scored both goals from corners, expertly heading past Jordan Pickford to give his team control by halftime.
Everton initially showed promise and even had a potential equaliser disallowed. Jake O'Brien's powerful header was ruled out after a VAR review determined that Jack Grealish and Iliman Ndiaye were offside and obstructing Guglielmo Vicario. Despite Everton's efforts, they couldn't find the net.
Tottenham have been impressive on their travels this season, securing more away points than any other Premier League team with 13 points from
four wins and one draw. This is just one win shy of their entire away record from the previous season. Their strong form has propelled them to third place in the league standings.
Van de Ven's performance was notable as he became Spurs' joint-top scorer for the season. His brace also made him the first defender since Jan Vertonghen in March 2013 to score twice in a single game for Tottenham. His contributions have been crucial for Spurs this season.
For Everton, this match marked a significant setback under David Moyes' second tenure as manager. It was the first time they conceded three goals in a Premier League match during his current spell, which spans 28 games. The defeat was also their heaviest since losing 4-1 to West Brom in November 2010.
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Despite Everton's attempts to mount a comeback, Tottenham sealed their victory with Pape Matar Sarr scoring in the 89th minute. He headed home after Richarlison set him up with a nod-down pass. This goal ensured all three points for Spurs and further solidified their position near the top of the table.
Tottenham now sit five points behind league leaders Arsenal, while Everton find themselves in 14th place with just 11 points. The contrasting fortunes of both teams highlight Tottenham's strong start to the season and Everton's ongoing challenges under Moyes' management.
