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The Tottenham defender scored twice as Spurs extended their unbeaten run in away games in the Premier League and handed Everton their first defeat at their new home.

Everton were unbeaten in their five previous fixtures at their new ground at the dockside location, having left Goodison Park 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 opening 45 minutes to place their impressive record at risk, and they were unable to mount a comeback before Pape Matar Sarr - assisted by former Toffees attacker the Brazilian - nodded in a final goal to put the game to bed.

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

The Portuguese striker, meanwhile, failed to convert a handful of opportunities, while Vicario made a succession of fine saves to ensure the London club went five away games unbeaten in the Premier League.

But the VAR intervened, advising the match official to check the score on the pitchside monitor and the referee decided that Jack Grealish and the attacker were in an illegal position and had interfered with the Spurs keeper.

This victory elevates Thomas Frank's side into third place in the division, five points off north London rivals and leaders the Gunners.

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

Tottenham analysis: Van de Ven excels in duties at each end of the field

After a drab weekday display in the Champions League against Monaco, where they mustered a mere two shots on goal, Frank opted for the French striker in attack instead of ex-Everton forward the Brazilian.

The summer signing was unable to influence the game before being replaced for the substitute after 60 minutes on the field, but it turns out he wasn't needed in the final outcome.

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

Tottenham's first goal came from a well-worked set-piece play, with Rodrigo Bentancur directing the ball toward the six-yard box for an free the defender to score.

And the captain - stepping up as skipper in the Argentine's unavailability - notched his next goal in added time as he outjumped the England keeper to nod in.

Van de Ven was equally outstanding in defensive duties, partnering effectively with his defensive colleague as the duo dealt superbly with the numerous deliveries sent their way by Everton.

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The club's new home had been a fortress, but it appears the novelty may have worn off somewhat and fans flocked to the exits after Sarr's final goal for Spurs.

The end in the team's winning streak at home won't be a massive worry for the manager, but their attacking woes will be.

Beto and the other striker - the Everton's two established centre-forwards - had netted only one league goal between them before Sunday's outing.

And they were unable to contribute to that poor tally on a wet and gloomy night on Merseyside.

The striker's performance was epitomized when he chose to bicycle-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, as well, failed to make an impact after coming on for Beto in the second half.

It wasn't for a lack of chance. The majority of Everton's attacks came through Grealish and Ndiaye, who relentlessly delivered threatening crosses into the Spurs box.

What next for these two sides?

Everton: The team head to the Stadium of Light in the Premier League on early November at 20:00 GMT.

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