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Micky van de Ven scored on two occasions as Tottenham prolonged their winning streak in away games in the Premier League and handed Everton their initial loss at their new home.

The Toffees were unbeaten in their five previous fixtures at their recently opened stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock, having left Goodison Park behind after 133 years at the end of last season.

But Tottenham's leader Van de Ven struck on two occasions from corners in the opening 45 minutes to put their strong form at jeopardy, and they were unable to mount a comeback before the midfielder - set up by former Toffees attacker Richarlison - headed home a third to seal the victory.

The Everton defender thought he had equalized the tally a short while after Van de Ven's first goal, glancing a powerful header past Guglielmo Vicario from an Everton corner.

The Portuguese striker, in the meantime, failed to convert a handful of chances, while Vicario made a series of fine stops to guarantee Tottenham went five matches on the road without defeat in the English top flight.

But the VAR intervened, instructing the match official to review the goal on the screen and the official ruled that the winger and the attacker were in an illegal position and had interfered with the Tottenham goalkeeper.

This victory moves Thomas Frank's side up to third in the division, five points off north London rivals and table-toppers the Gunners.

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

Tottenham analysis: Van de Ven excels in role at both ends of pitch

Following a uninspiring midweek performance in the Champions League against the French side, where they managed a mere attempts on goal, the manager opted for the French striker up front instead of ex-Everton forward the Brazilian.

The new arrival was unable to make much of an impact before being replaced for Richarlison after 60 minutes on the pitch, but it turns out he wasn't needed in the end.

Defender Van de Ven converted into an attacking force to be feared.

Tottenham's opening strike came from a well-worked corner routine, with Rodrigo Bentancur heading the ball back across the six-yard box for an unmarked Van de Ven to head home.

And Ven de Ven - filling in as skipper in the Argentine's absence - notched his next goal in first-half stoppage time as he rose above the England keeper to head home.

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

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The club's new home had been a fortress, but it seems the novelty may have faded somewhat and fans headed to the exits after the midfielder's final goal for Tottenham.

The end in Everton's winning streak at home won't be a massive concern for David Moyes, but their attacking woes are.

The forward and the other striker - the Everton's two recognised strikers - had netted just one league goal between them before Sunday's match.

And they were unable to add to that miserable tally on a damp and dreary night on in Liverpool.

Beto's performance was summed up when he chose to overhead kick a clear chance from near the goal, even with having space and opportunity to reposition for a more conventional shot that would have tested Vicario.

The substitute, too, was unable to influence the game after replacing Beto in the second half.

It was not for a shortage of chance. The majority of the home side's attacks came through Grealish and Ndiaye, who tirelessly whipped threatening crosses into the Tottenham penalty area.

What next for these two sides?

The Toffees: The team head to the Stadium of Light in the Premier League on Monday, 3 November at 8 PM.

Tottenham: The London club go to St James' Park on Wednesday, 29 October for their next round League Cup match against the Magpies.