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Micky van de Ven scored on two occasions as Spurs prolonged their winning streak on the road in the top division and handed Everton their first defeat at Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Everton were unbeaten in their last five matches at their new ground at the dockside location, having left their historic home behind after 133 years at the end of the previous campaign.

But Tottenham's leader the Dutchman pounced twice from set-pieces in the opening 45 minutes to place their impressive record at jeopardy, and they were unable to mount a comeback before the midfielder - set up by ex-Everton forward the Brazilian - headed home a third to seal the victory.

Jake O'Brien believed he had levelled the tally a short while after Van de Ven's opener, glancing a bullet header past Guglielmo Vicario from an Everton corner.

Beto, in the meantime, failed to convert a number of chances, while the Italian goalkeeper made a series of fine stops to ensure the London club went five away games without defeat in the Premier League.

But the VAR stepped in, advising the match official to check the goal on the pitchside monitor and the referee ruled that the winger and the attacker were in an illegal position and had interfered with the Tottenham goalkeeper.

This victory moves the manager's team up to third in the Premier League, a handful of points off local foes and leaders Arsenal.

The Merseyside club stay 14th and sit half a dozen points clear of the relegation zone.

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After a uninspiring midweek performance in the Champions League against the French side, where they managed a only attempts on goal, Frank chose the French striker up front instead of ex-Everton forward Richarlison.

The new arrival was failed to make much of an impact before being substituted for the substitute after 60 minutes on the field, but it turns out he wasn't needed in the end.

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

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

And the captain - filling in as skipper in the Argentine's absence - added his next goal in added time as he outjumped the England keeper to nod in.

Van de Ven was equally impressive in defensive duties, partnering effectively with Kevin Danso as the duo handled excellently with the numerous deliveries sent their way by the opposition.

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Everton's new home had been a fortress, but it appears the freshness may have worn off somewhat and fans flocked to the exits after Sarr's third for Tottenham.

The break in Everton's winning streak at home will not be a massive worry for the manager, but their striker situation are.

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

And they were failed to contribute to that poor record on a damp and dreary evening on in Liverpool.

Beto's performance was summed up when he chose to bicycle-kick a golden opportunity from near the goal, even with having room and opportunity to readjust for a more conventional shot that would have challenged the keeper.

The substitute, as well, was unable to influence the game after replacing Beto in the 65th minute.

It wasn't for a lack of opportunity. The majority of the home side's offensive moves came through Grealish and Ndiaye, who tirelessly whipped threatening balls into the Spurs box.

What next for both teams?

Everton: Moyes' men travel to Sunderland in the Premier League on early November at 20:00 GMT.

Tottenham: The London club go to St James' Park on late October for their next round Carabao Cup match against Newcastle.