LONDON – Tottenham Hotspur beat Everton like Harry Kane and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg scored to win 2-0 on Saturday to equalize points with second place City of Manchester in the Premier League.
However, Spurs suffered an injury when Brazil in front of Richarlison left the field after 52 minutes of the game with a calf injury. The 25-year-old was pictured with crutches and in tears after the game and was ruled out of the upcoming match with Manchester United.
Spurs have struggled to take the lead over the Toffees, earning only a breakthrough from one Jordan Pickford blunder when he knocked Kane out on a 60th-minute penalty after Frank Lampard’s Everton missed good first-half chances.
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Conte’s side secured victory four minutes after Hojbjerg’s late strike. Midfielder partner Rodrigo Bentancur found Hojbjerg in the box and the Danish midfielder shot wide from Pickford to give Spurs three points.
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Rapid response
1. Tottenham won the title again, but Conte’s lack of penalty shootouts really lasts?
Any casual observer would be forgiven for thinking that Tottenham only have around 16 players. Despite his return to the Champions League this season, Antonio Conte is limiting rotation of positions, mainly in the position of left-back, left-back and right-back in attack in a preferred 3-4-3 formation. Those were the three positions he swapped out for against Everton on Saturday and after a promising 10 minute opening, Spurs were on a long run.
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They made better spells in the second half to win 2-0, but it’s hard not to think fatigue could have been a factor – especially with their notoriously harsh training regime. Conte. However, Tottenham found a way to win again, their seventh win in 10 league games, to move within a point. Arsenal played one more game.
This is yet another case of Spurs trying to push the limits instead of impressing power with their performance but Conte’s method is proven by the stats: it’s the highest total score. their 10 games since 1963-64, winning 11 of the last 12 home tournaments. Dating game with previous season. Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is proving to be a difficult place for any team to get to at the moment.
2. Kane scored another penalty in the 400th game but Richarlison’s injury was a concern
The England The captain is practicing a lot about the penalty before the World Cup. Saturday saw Harry Kane take his fifth penalty of the month, converting his fourth in 59 minutes here to break the deadlock in an even match before that point. It marks his 400th appearance for Tottenham in the most positive way, more so Richarlison against his old club.
The Brazilian scored 43 goals in 135 Premier League games for Everton before joining Spurs this summer in a £60m deal. He’s something unexpected brought in here because of the knee injury he suffered Marseille midweek but then again, Dejan Kulusevski have been ruled out entirely and as discussed, Conte is not currently considering many options beyond what he considers to be the core group of the main squad.
Richarlison was a peripheral figure – trying only to make four passes and three shots in 52 minutes before hobbling with what was later described as a calf problem. Wounds can speak of doomo his World Cup chanceswith the tournament only a month away.
Everton really had a better chance in the first half and Richarlison’s injury made Conte recommend Yves Bissouma and switched to a 3-5-2 formation that helped Spurs impose themselves afterwards. In fact, both Rodrigo Bentancur and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg The central midfielder being left vacant to combine for Tottenham’s second goal is one benefit of this change.
3. Pickford falters as Everton’s progress slows down
A week ago, Everton had the best defensive record in the league. Defeat in a row Manchester United and now Tottenham have reneged on the promise made by that run with Jordan Pickford giving Spurs an effective advantage with a poor goalkeeping moment.
Pickford couldn’t keep Matt DohertyKane’s tame shot and then collided with Kane as he reacted with the rebound, conceding a penalty that turned the game improbable in favor of the home team.
Pickford is likely to remain England’s No 1 at the World Cup but Arsenal’s Aaron Ramsdale and Newcastle’s Nick Pope are making urgent circumstances to replace him. High errors like these are not going to help the club or the country.
Player Rating
Tottenham: Lloris 7, Romero 7, Dier 7, Davies 7, Doherty 7, Bentancur 7, Hojbjerg 8, Perisic 7, Richarlison 6, Kane 7, Son 7.
Register: Bissouma 6, Moura 6, Spence 6, Moura 6.
Everton: Pickford 5, Coleman 6, Coady 6, Tarkowski 7, Mykolenko 6, Iwobi 6, Gueye 6, Onana 6, McNeil 6, Maupay 5, Gray 6.
Register: Calvert-Lewin 6, Garner 6, Rondon 6.
Best and worst performers
BEST: Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, Tottenham.
Giving Spurs a sense of control in midfield and capped his performance with a well-executed second goal, heading home a shot that knocked Pickford into the top corner.
WORKING: Jordan Pickford, Everton.
One misstep remained as he gifted Tottenham their crucial opening goal.
Outstanding and remarkable moments
The goal marks his 400th appearance for Spurs
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A remarkable achievement by the captain.
After the game: What the manager, the players say
Spurs’ Richarlison on if his injury can destroy his World Cup dreams: “I know it’s hard to talk at the moment, but see, I’ll be fine. I have an ultrasound on Monday but even walking hurts. I have to stay positive if I want to come. Qatar.”
Spurs’ Antonio Conte on Richarlison’s injury: “Sure, [against] Manchester United, he’s out. He feels something in his calf and he will not be available for the game against United. I think he needs some time to recover.”
Spurs’ Harry Kane on the penalty spot against Jordan Pickford, for BT Sport: “Whenever you miss a penalty, the next penalty is the most important. I’ve trained a lot against Jordan and I feel like I’m going to meet a lot of English goalkeepers. this season. It’s great to get that penalty. really important.”
Everton’s Amadou Onana on the loss, to BT Sport: “That penalty broke our spirits but we didn’t have time to feel sorry for ourselves. We had to retaliate against Newcastle.”
Key stats (powered by ESPN Stats & Info)
– Harry Kane has reached the 30th penalty mark, becoming only the fourth Premier League player to do so (Alan Shearer, Frank Lampard, Steven Gerrard).
Next
Tottenham: Spurs next visit Old Trafford on October 19 and then Newcastle on October 23. With Manchester United In 5th place and Newcastle in 6th place, Conte’s side will be challenged to maintain their 3rd position. Spurs will then host Sport inside Champions Leaguewhen a win will confirm their eligibility to the knockout round.
Everton: Frank Lampard’s side visit the next in-form Newcastle on October 19, followed by a home game against Crystal Palace on October 22 and then the visit Fulham October 29. Everton are under pressure for performance this season after fears of relegation last season, and the likes of Iwobi and Calvert-Lewin are expected to be promoted.
