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• Spurs to win
• Spurs to keep clean sheet

Tottenham’s Need for a Strong Home Start

Both Tottenham Hotspur and Everton are looking to bounce back after underwhelming starts to their Premier League campaigns.

Tottenham began their season with a 1-1 draw away at Leicester City, a result that left manager Ange Postecoglou disappointed despite a dominant first-half performance.

Postecoglou didn’t mince words, labelling the outcome as “disappointing,” but Spurs’ impressive record of winning five out of their last six opening home league games (L1) provides some confidence that they can quickly turn things around.

Interestingly, the only loss in that run came against their upcoming opponents, Everton, who were flying high under Carlo Ancelotti at the time, securing a 1-0 victory.

However, since then, Tottenham have enjoyed consistent success against the Toffees, remaining unbeaten in seven league head-to-heads (H2Hs) and boasting just one defeat in their last 23 Premier League encounters with Everton (W11, D11).

Everton’s Early Season Struggles

Everton’s start to the season was nothing short of disastrous, with a 3-0 loss to Brighton & Hove Albion on the opening weekend.

Manager Sean Dyche described it as a “horrible game,” a match in which Everton saw a goal disallowed for offside, a penalty decision overturned by VAR, and a red card issued to defender Ashley Young.

This left the Toffees rooted to the bottom of the table after the first round of matches. Their recent history in August doesn’t inspire confidence either, as they haven’t won a league game in the month since 2021 (D3, L6).

Moreover, Everton’s away form in 2024 has been dire. Despite ending 2023 with four wins from their final six Premier League away games, Dyche’s men have yet to secure a victory on the road this calendar year (D4, L5).

In their three trips to London during this period, they’ve managed to score just one goal (D1, L2), further dampening expectations ahead of their visit to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Key Players to Watch

Richarlison (Tottenham Hotspur): The Brazilian forward is struggling to find his form, but he has a knack for scoring against Merseyside clubs.

His last two goals for Spurs came on Merseyside—one a consolation goal at Anfield in May and the other a double at Goodison Park in February. Facing his former club, Richarlison will be eager to find the back of the net and kick-start his season.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Everton): The Toffees’ hopes may rest on Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who scored in Everton’s last victory at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in 2021.

Last season, Calvert-Lewin netted two of his first three Premier League goals in London, securing crucial wins at Brentford (3-1) and West Ham (1-0). His ability to perform in the capital could be key for Everton if they hope to secure a result.

Conclusion

As Tottenham Hotspur and Everton prepare to face off, both teams are in desperate need of a win to kickstart their campaigns.

Tottenham will rely on their strong home form and historical dominance over Everton to secure three points, while Everton will hope to defy their recent away struggles and secure a much-needed win.

With key players like Richarlison and Calvert-Lewin looking to make an impact, this match promises to be an intriguing battle as both sides aim to climb up the Premier League table.

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