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Micky van de Ven found the net twice as Spurs prolonged their unbeaten run in away games in the Premier League and delivered Everton their first defeat at their new home.

The Toffees were undefeated in their last five matches at their new ground at the dockside location, having left their historic home behind after 133 years at the end of the previous campaign.

But Tottenham's leader the Dutchman pounced on two occasions from corners in the opening 45 minutes to put their strong form at jeopardy, and they were unable to mount a comeback before the midfielder - assisted by ex-Everton forward the Brazilian - headed home a third to put the game to bed.

The Everton defender believed he had equalized the tally a short while after the defender's first goal, glancing a bullet header past the Spurs keeper from an Everton corner.

Beto, meanwhile, missed a handful of opportunities, while the Italian goalkeeper made a series of excellent stops to ensure the London club went five away games unbeaten in the Premier League.

But the video assistant referee stepped in, instructing Craig Pawson to check the score on the pitchside monitor and the official ruled that the winger and the attacker were in offside positions and had impeded with the Spurs keeper.

This victory elevates the manager's side up to third in the division, a handful of points off north London rivals and leaders Arsenal.

Everton stay in 14th position and sit half a dozen points clear of the drop zone.

Tottenham analysis: The defender fulfils role at each end of the field

Following a uninspiring weekday performance in the Champions League against Monaco, where they managed a only attempts on goal, the manager chose the French striker up front instead of former Toffees player the Brazilian.

The new arrival was failed to make much of an impact before being substituted for Richarlison after an hour on the pitch, but it turns out he wasn't needed in the end.

Defender Van de Ven converted into an offensive threat to be reckoned with.

Spurs' first goal came from a well-worked corner routine, with Rodrigo Bentancur directing the ball toward the six-yard box for an free the defender to score.

And the captain - stepping up as captain in Cristian Romero's absence - added his next goal in first-half stoppage time as he outjumped the England keeper to head home.

The Dutchman was just as outstanding in defence, partnering effectively with Kevin Danso as the duo handled excellently with the numerous deliveries thrown their way by the opposition.

Everton analysis: Toffees lacking striker's instinct

Everton's recent stadium had been a happy hunting ground, but it appears the novelty may have faded slightly and fans headed to the gates after Sarr's final goal for Spurs.

The break in the team's unbeaten home run won't be a massive concern for the manager, but their striker situation are.

The forward and the other striker - the Everton's two recognised centre-forwards - had netted just a single goal between them before Sunday's match.

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

Beto's form was epitomized when he opted to overhead kick a clear chance from near the goal, even with having space and opportunity to reposition for a simpler shot that would have tested Vicario.

Barry, too, was unable to make an impact after replacing the starter in the second half.

It was not for a shortage of opportunity. The majority of the home side's attacks came through Grealish and the forward, who tirelessly delivered dangerous balls into the Tottenham box.

What next for these two sides?

Everton: Moyes' men head to the Stadium of Light in the top flight on Monday, 3 November at 20:00 GMT.

Tottenham: Spurs go to St James' Park on late October for their next round League Cup tie against Newcastle.