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Micky van de Ven scored twice as Tottenham extended their winning streak on the road in the top division and handed Everton their initial loss at their new home.

The Toffees were undefeated in their last five matches at their new ground at Bramley-Moore Dock, having departed their historic home behind after 133 years at the conclusion of the previous campaign.

But Tottenham's leader the Dutchman pounced twice from corners in the opening 45 minutes to put their strong form at risk, and they were failed to mount a comeback before the midfielder - assisted by ex-Everton forward Richarlison - nodded in a final goal to seal the victory.

The Everton defender believed he had equalized the scores five minutes after the defender's opener, directing a powerful header past the Spurs keeper from an set-piece.

Beto, in the meantime, failed to convert a handful of opportunities, while the Italian goalkeeper made a series of fine stops to guarantee the London club went five away games unbeaten in the English top flight.

But the VAR intervened, instructing Craig Pawson to review the goal on the pitchside monitor and the official decided that Jack Grealish and Iliman Ndiaye were in offside positions and had impeded with the Spurs keeper.

This victory moves the manager's side up to third in the division, five points off local foes and leaders Arsenal.

Everton stay in 14th position and sit half a dozen points clear of the drop zone.

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Following a uninspiring weekday display in the Champions League against Monaco, where they managed a mere two shots on target, Frank chose Randal Kolo Muani up front instead of ex-Everton forward Richarlison.

The summer signing was unable to make much of an impact before being substituted for Richarlison after an hour on the field, but it emerged he proved unnecessary in the final outcome.

Centre-back Van de Ven converted into an offensive threat to be reckoned with.

Spurs' first goal came from a cleverly executed corner routine, with Rodrigo Bentancur heading the ball toward the six-yard box for an free Van de Ven to score.

And Ven de Ven - stepping up as skipper in Cristian Romero's absence - notched his second in added time as he outjumped the England keeper to head home.

The Dutchman was equally outstanding in defensive duties, combining effectively with Kevin Danso as the pair handled excellently with the numerous deliveries sent their way by Everton.

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Everton's new home had been a happy hunting ground, but it appears the novelty may have faded slightly and supporters flocked to the exits after the midfielder's third for Spurs.

The break in the team's unbeaten home run will not be a massive worry for the manager, but their striker situation will be.

Beto and the other striker - the Toffees' pair of established strikers - had scored just a single goal combined before the weekend's match.

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

The striker's performance was summed up when he opted to overhead kick a golden opportunity from near the goal, despite having room and time to reposition for a simpler attempt that would have tested the keeper.

Barry, too, failed to influence the game after replacing the starter in the second half.

It wasn't for a lack of chance. Most of Everton's offensive moves came through Grealish and the forward, who relentlessly whipped dangerous crosses into the Spurs penalty area.

What next for these two sides?

The Toffees: The team travel to Sunderland in the Premier League on Monday, 3 November at 20:00 GMT.

Spurs: Spurs travel to St James' Park on late October for their fourth-round League Cup match against the Magpies.