Everton suffered a 3-0 home defeat to Tottenham Hotspur on October 26, 2025, at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, marking their first loss at the new venue and ending an unbeaten run there.
Micky van de Ven scored twice from set-piece corners in the first half, with Pape Matar Sarr adding a late third header off the bench, propelling Tottenham to third in the Premier League table.
Everton’s Press Reaction
David Moyes, Everton’s manager, remained measured in defeat, insisting there were “positives to take” from his side’s overall play despite the scoreline
He highlighted a strong start, with the team nearly leading early through Iliman Ndiaye’s efforts, and praised their aggressive second-half pressing.
However, Moyes admitted set-pieces were a glaring weakness, with Tottenham’s two first-half corners “undoing” them, and vowed to address defensive lapses in that area.
Analysts noted Everton’s attacking frustrations: despite 10 shots and an xG of 1.6, they lacked clinical finishing, with Beto underperforming his expected goals (just one league goal in nine games) and a disallowed Jake O’Brien header adding to the woes.
Tactically, Everton’s high press left central gaps for Tottenham to exploit, limiting their chance creation against a compact defence.
Coverage in outlets like the Liverpool Echo and Royal Blue Mersey described the display as “dismal” in attack and “outclassed,” signalling concerns over creativity and set-piece vulnerability as key issues to resolve.
Tottenham’s Press Reaction
Tottenham boss Thomas Frank was “extremely happy” with the “sublime” performance, crediting a dominant first half where his side controlled possession in both build-up and pressing phases.
He emphasised the clean sheet as a “foundation” for away wins, praising the team’s mentality after a midweek Champions League trip.
Frank hailed set-piece coaches for the 3-headed goals (15 from dead balls over the last two seasons, second only to Arsenal), calling it a blend of structure, physicality, and desire.
