Van de Ven Double Halts Everton's Run at Brand New Home Ground

The Tottenham defender found the net twice as Tottenham extended their unbeaten run on the road in the Premier League and handed Everton their first defeat at their new home.

The Toffees were unbeaten in their last five matches at their recently opened stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock, having left their historic home behind after more than a century at the end of last season.

But Tottenham's leader Van de Ven struck twice from set-pieces in the first half to place their strong form at jeopardy, and they were failed to mount a comeback before the midfielder - assisted by ex-Everton forward the Brazilian - headed home a third to put the game to bed.

Jake O'Brien thought he had levelled the scores a short while after Van de Ven's opener, glancing a bullet header past Guglielmo Vicario from an set-piece.

Beto, in the meantime, failed to convert a handful of opportunities, while the Italian goalkeeper made a succession of excellent saves to guarantee the London club went five matches on the road without defeat in the Premier League.

But the VAR intervened, advising the match official to check the goal on the screen and the referee ruled that the winger and the attacker were in offside positions and had interfered with the Tottenham goalkeeper.

This victory elevates Thomas Frank's team up to third in the Premier League, a handful of points off local foes and table-toppers Arsenal.

The Merseyside club stay in 14th position and are six points ahead of the relegation zone.

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After a uninspiring weekday performance in the Champions League against the French side, where they mustered a mere two shots on goal, Frank chose the French striker in attack instead of ex-Everton forward Richarlison.

The summer signing was failed to make much of an impact before being substituted for the substitute after 60 minutes on the pitch, but it emerged he wasn't needed in the end.

Centre-back the Dutchman transformed into an attacking force to be reckoned with.

Spurs' first goal came from a well-worked corner routine, with the midfielder heading the ball back across the face of goal for an free Van de Ven to head home.

And the captain - filling in as captain in Cristian Romero's absence - notched his second in first-half stoppage time as he outjumped the England keeper to head home.

The Dutchman was equally impressive in defence, combining effectively with his defensive colleague as the pair handled superbly with the 34 crosses sent their way by Everton.

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Everton's new home had been a happy hunting ground, but it seems the novelty may have worn off somewhat and supporters flocked to the exits after Sarr's final goal for Spurs.

The break in the team's winning streak at home will not be a massive concern for the manager, but their attacking woes are.

Beto and Thierno Barry - the Toffees' two recognised centre-forwards - had netted just a single goal combined before Sunday's match.

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

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

Barry, too, failed to make an impact after coming on for the starter in the second half.

It was not for a lack of opportunity. Most of Everton's offensive moves came through the winger and the forward, who relentlessly whipped threatening crosses into the Spurs box.

Upcoming fixtures for both teams?

The Toffees: Moyes' men travel to Sunderland in the top flight on early November at 20:00 GMT.

Spurs: Spurs go to St James' Park on late October for their next round Carabao Cup tie against Newcastle.