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Micky van de Ven found the net twice as Spurs extended their winning streak in away games in the top division and handed Everton their initial loss at Hill Dickinson Stadium.

The Toffees were undefeated in their last five matches at their new ground at the dockside location, having left their historic home behind after more than a century at the conclusion of last season.

But Spurs captain the Dutchman pounced on two occasions from set-pieces in the first half to put their impressive record at jeopardy, and they were unable to turn it around before the midfielder - assisted by ex-Everton forward the Brazilian - nodded in a third to seal the victory.

Jake O'Brien believed he had equalized the scores five minutes after the defender's opener, glancing a bullet header past the Spurs keeper from an set-piece.

Beto, in the meantime, missed a handful of chances, while Vicario made a succession of fine stops to guarantee the London club went five away games without defeat in the Premier League.

But the VAR intervened, advising the match official to review the goal on the screen and the referee decided that the winger and Iliman Ndiaye were in an illegal position and had impeded with the Tottenham goalkeeper.

This victory elevates the manager's side into third place in the division, a handful of points off north London rivals and table-toppers the Gunners.

Everton stay 14th and are six points ahead of the relegation zone.

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After a uninspiring weekday display in the Champions League against the French side, where they managed a only attempts on target, Frank chose the French striker in attack instead of ex-Everton forward Richarlison.

The new arrival was failed to make much of an impact before being replaced for the substitute after 60 minutes on the field, but it turns out he proved unnecessary in the end.

Defender the Dutchman transformed into an offensive threat to be reckoned with.

Tottenham's first goal came from a well-worked set-piece play, with Rodrigo Bentancur directing the ball back across the six-yard box for an free the defender to head home.

And Ven de Ven - stepping up as skipper in the Argentine's absence - notched his next goal in added time as he rose above the England keeper to head home.

The Dutchman was just as impressive in defensive duties, partnering well with his defensive colleague as the duo handled superbly with the numerous deliveries sent their way by Everton.

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The club's recent stadium had been a fortress, but it appears the novelty may have worn off somewhat and fans headed to the exits after Sarr's final goal for Tottenham.

The break in the team's unbeaten home run will not be a major worry for David Moyes, but their attacking woes are.

The forward and the other striker - the Everton's pair of established centre-forwards - had scored only a single goal between them before Sunday's outing.

And they were unable to contribute to that miserable record on a wet and gloomy evening on in Liverpool.

Beto's form was summed up when he opted to overhead kick a clear chance from near the goal, even with having room and opportunity to readjust for a more conventional shot that would have tested the keeper.

The substitute, too, failed to influence the game after replacing the starter in the 65th minute.

It wasn't for a lack of opportunity. Most of the home side's attacks came through the winger and Ndiaye, who relentlessly delivered threatening crosses into the Spurs penalty area.

Upcoming fixtures for both teams?

The Toffees: Moyes' men head to Sunderland in the Premier League on Monday, 3 November at 8 PM.

Tottenham: The London club go to St James' Park on late October for their fourth-round Carabao Cup tie against the Magpies.