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Everton toiled in the pouring rain but couldn't stop Spurs from becoming the first side to register three points in the league at the Hill Dickinson.
Van de Ven’s second goal, which arrived in first-half stoppage time, was even sweeter. The Netherlands international lurked at the back post unmarked. He then ran behind Jake O’Brien along the goal line and darted in front of Jordan Pickford to connect with Pedro Porro’s curling ball.
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Micky van de Ven was the standout, scoring two crucial goals from set pieces that set the tone for Tottenham’s victory. His defensive skill and aerial dominance were key in keeping Everton under control. Tottenham’s Micky van de Ven became the first defender in Premier League history to score two headed goals from corner kicks in a single match.
Tottenham manager Thomas Frank says that set pieces are a key area of focus for his side after Micky van der Ven scores from two corners in Spurs' 3-0 win at Everton.
Tottenham Hotspur once again struggled to create scoring chances from open play, but once again they were unstoppable on set pieces as center back Micky van de Ven scored twice in a 3-0 victory over Everton on Sunday.
The captain has been reliable in that role, too. But now, he's missing out on some of the action. Romero won't be available Sunday as Spurs take on Everton in Premier League actio
Tottenham turned up at Goodison Park to face Everton in January after a North London derby defeat and low on confidence. I wasn’t confident of a win but was mortified by a first half in which a modest Everton side made Spurs look like a Sunday League team.