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Everton’s New Fortress Falls: Van de Ven and Sarr Ignite Tottenham’s Stunning Triumph

Everton's New Fortress Falls: Van de Ven and Sarr Ignite Tottenham's Stunning Triumph

Tottenham’s visit to Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium turned into a statement night as Micky van de Ven soared to the occasion twice, while Pape Matar Sarr sealed the deal with a late header, propelling Spurs into third place in the Premier League. It was a clash that saw Everton’s unbeaten run at their new home come to a crashing halt, thanks largely to Van de Ven’s aerial prowess—his first goal came off a clever play from Rodrigo Bentancur and Mohammed Kudus, and just before halftime, he nodded in another from Pedro Porro’s precise cross. The game had its drama too, with Jake O’Brien’s goal wiped out after a VAR review identified offside and a foul in the buildup. Sarr’s last-minute nod in added the final flourish, underscoring Tottenham’s clinical set-piece strength. Next up, Everton head to Sunderland while Spurs juggle an EFL Cup tie against Newcastle before welcoming Chelsea. This encounter wasn’t just a win, it was a signal: Tottenham are hitting their stride on the road this season. LEARN MORE

Two headers by Micky van de Ven and another by Pape Matar Sarr sent Tottenham third in the Premier League as Everton suffered their first defeat at their Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Full-back Van de Ven powered in the 19th-minute opener when Rodrigo Bentancur sent Mohammed Kudus’s corner back across goal and glanced in Pedro Porro’s delivery during first-half added time.

Jake O’Brien had an equaliser ruled out in between Van de Ven’s goals, heading in before a lengthy Video Assistant Referee (VAR) check deemed that Iliman Ndiaye was offside and had fouled goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario.

Sarr added a third with a minute remaining, nodding in after Richarlison’s header located the Senegal midfielder in space in front of goal.

Everton are next in action away to fourth-placed Sunderland on November 3 (20:00 GMT), while Tottenham visit Newcastle in the EFL Cup fourth round on Wednesday (19:45) before hosting ninth-placed Chelsea on Saturday (17:30).

You can relive 101GreatGoals.com’s live updates from Everton vs Tottenham in the Premier League here.

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Everton vs Tottenham: Toffees run ends

With Jack Grealish returning after being unable to feature against his parent club in their preceding defeat at Manchester City, Everton made a bright start and found visiting goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario in inspired form as they attempted to reply after falling 2-0 behind.

Vicario made outstanding saves to tip away Beto’s overhead kick at close range and Ndiaye’s deflected shot from just outside the box as Everton’s five-match unbeaten run in all competitions to open their new stadium ended.

Spurs remain the only team in the Premier League yet to suffer defeat away. “The second half was more of a dog fight, which it can be in the Premier League,” manager Thomas Frank told BBC Match of the Day.

“The season is very young. We won after [playing in] the Champions League and that is not easy to do.

“Set-pieces are so crucial. We scored two very good goals and the boys competed excellently in our box.”

Everton team vs Tottenham

Everton made one change by replacing Charly Alcaraz with on-loan playmaker Jack Grealish, who was unable to play against parent club City.

Everton starting XI: Jordan Pickford, Jake O’Brien, James Tarkowski, Michael Keane, Vitalii Mykolenko, Iliman Ndiaye, James Garner, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Idrissa Gueye, Jack Grealish, Beto

Everton substitutes: Dwight McNeil, Thierno Barry, Mark Travers, Tyler Dibling, Séamus Coleman, Charly Alcaraz, Merlin Rohl, Adam Aznou, Tim Iroegbunam

Tottenham team vs Everton

Frank made four changes to his starting side from the draw with Monaco.

Randal Kolo Muani was given his first start for Spurs, coming in alongside Xavi Simons, Brennan Johnson and Djed Spence.

Richarlison, Lucas Bergvall, Wilson Odobert and Archie Gray made way.

Tottenham starting XI: Guglielmo Vicario, Pedro Porro, Kevin Danso, Micky van de Ven, Djed Spence, Mohammed Kudus, Joao Palhinha, Xavi Simons, Rodrigo Bentancur, Brennan Johnson, Randal Kolo Muani

Tottenham substitutes: Antonin Kinsky, Richarlison, Mathys Tel, Archie Gray, Lucas Bergvall, Wilson Odobert, Pape Matar Sarr, Dane Scarlett, Jun’ai Byfield

Premier League results and fixtures this weekend

Friday, October 24

Leeds United 2-1 West Ham

Saturday, October 25

Chelsea 1-2 Sunderland

Newcastle 2-1 Fulham

Manchester United 4-2 Brighton & Hove Albion

Brentford 2-1 Liverpool

Sunday, October 26

Bournemouth 2-0 Nottingham Forest

Arsenal 1-0 Crystal Palace

Aston Villa 1-0 Manchester City

Wolves 2-3 Burnley

Everton 0-3 Tottenham

Everton vs Tottenham stats

  • Everton had been unbeaten in their last four home league matches at the Hill Dickinson Stadium
  • Spurs are the only Premier League side unbeaten away from home this season (W4 D1)
  • Tottenham had failed to win any of their last six away games at Everton (D3 L3)
  • Everton had won their previous five Sunday fixtures in the Premier League
  • Spurs had kept one clean sheet in their previous five league matches
  • Everton had scored in all but one of their previous home league games this season

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