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Micky van de Ven found the net on two occasions as Spurs prolonged their unbeaten run on the road in the Premier League and delivered Everton their first defeat at their new home.

The Toffees were unbeaten in their five previous fixtures at their new ground at Bramley-Moore Dock, having left their historic home behind after more than a century at the end of the previous campaign.

But Spurs captain Van de Ven pounced on two occasions from set-pieces in the first half to place their strong form at jeopardy, and they were unable to turn it around before the midfielder - set up by ex-Everton forward the Brazilian - headed home a final goal to seal the victory.

Jake O'Brien thought he had levelled the scores a short while after the defender's opener, directing a bullet header past the Spurs keeper from an set-piece.

Beto, in the meantime, failed to convert a number of opportunities, while Vicario made a succession of excellent stops to ensure the London club went five away games without defeat in the English top flight.

But the VAR stepped in, advising the match official to review the goal on the pitchside monitor and the official ruled that Jack Grealish and the attacker were in offside positions and had impeded with the Tottenham goalkeeper.

This victory moves Thomas Frank's side into third place in the division, a handful of points off local foes and leaders Arsenal.

Everton stay in 14th position and sit six points clear of the drop zone.

Spurs breakdown: The defender excels in role at each end of pitch

After a uninspiring midweek performance in the European competition against the French side, where they managed a mere two shots on goal, the manager chose the French striker in attack instead of former Toffees player the Brazilian.

The summer signing was failed to influence the game before being substituted for Richarlison after 60 minutes on the field, but it turns out he wasn't needed in the final outcome.

Centre-back the Dutchman transformed into an attacking force to be feared.

Tottenham's opening strike came from a well-worked set-piece play, with Rodrigo Bentancur directing the ball toward the face of goal for an unmarked the defender to score.

And the captain - stepping up as captain in Cristian Romero's unavailability - added his next goal in added time as he outjumped the England keeper to nod in.

Van de Ven was equally outstanding in defence, partnering well with his defensive colleague as the pair handled excellently with the numerous deliveries thrown their way by the opposition.

Everton analysis: Everton missing finishing touch

The club's recent stadium had been a happy hunting ground, but it seems the novelty may have worn off somewhat and supporters flocked to the exits after Sarr's final goal for Spurs.

The break in the team's unbeaten home run will not be a massive worry for the manager, but their attacking woes will be.

The forward and the other striker - the Everton's pair of recognised strikers - had scored only one league goal combined before the weekend's match.

And they were unable to contribute to that poor tally on a damp and dreary night on Merseyside.

The striker's form was epitomized when he chose to overhead kick a clear chance from close range, even with having space and opportunity to reposition for a more conventional shot that would have tested the keeper.

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

It was not for a lack of opportunity. The majority of Everton's attacks came through the winger and the forward, who tirelessly whipped threatening crosses into the Tottenham box.

What next for both teams?

Everton: Moyes' men travel to the Stadium of Light in the Premier League on Monday, 3 November at 20:00 GMT.

Spurs: Spurs go to St James' Park on Wednesday, 29 October for their fourth-round League Cup match against the Magpies.