Richarlison from Tottenham Hotspur celebrated with Dejan Kulusevski after scoring the first goal in the Premier League match against Everton FC at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on December 2023.
Tottenham secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Everton in the Premier League. Richarlison and Son Heung-min netted in the first half, giving Tottenham a solid lead. Despite Andre Gomes scoring for Everton, Tottenham held on for the win. This triumph propelled Tottenham into the top four, marking their third consecutive victory. Unfortunately, Everton experienced their first league defeat in five matches.
The two goals came in the first half at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, allowing them to surpass Manchester City and claim the fourth spot in the standings. This win was significant for Tottenham, particularly since Manchester City players were away for World Cup club duties.Everton is in the midst of rebuilding after facing a 10-point deduction. Despite starting the day with a seven-point buffer above the relegation zone, a victory could propel them past Crystal Palace and secure the 15th position in the standings.
Tottenham quickly scored two goals in the first 20 minutes, courtesy of Richarlison and Son Heung-min. Despite Everton’s efforts before halftime, Tottenham led 2-0.
In the second half, Everton’s Dominic Calvert-Lewin had a goal disallowed due to a foul by Andre Gomes. However, Andre Gomes himself scored for Everton in the 82nd minute from a corner.
Talking Point – Tottenham is taking risks
Tottenham took advantage of Everton’s weak defense early on, making it seem like an easy win for about the first 30 minutes. However, Tottenham’s errors in passing near their own goal gave Everton chances to score. While Tottenham won an important game, they need to fix these defensive mistakes to avoid problems in the future.
Brennan Johnson (Tottenham)-Player of the Match
The player formerly with Nottingham Forest performed impressively on the right side, causing difficulties for Everton in the first half. If he continues this level of play, it’s unlikely he’ll lose his spot in the team, even when all of Tottenham’s players are back.
Player Ratings
Tottenham: Vicario 6, Porro 6, Romero 6, Davies 6, Royal 6, Sarr 7, Skipp 6, Kulusevski 6, Johnson 8*, Richarlison 7, Son 7. Subs: Dier 6, Hojbjerg 6, Lo Celso 6.
Everton: Pickford 7, Patterson 6, Tarkowski 6, Branthwaite 6, Mykolenko 7, Onana 6, Gana 6, Garner 7, McNeil 7, Harrison 6, Calvert-Lewin 5. Subs: Danjuma 6, Beto 6, Andre Gomes 6.
MATCH HIGHLIGHTS
9’min – Goal! Tottenham leads 1-0 against Everton as Richarlison scores:
He scored his sixth goal of the season, the fourth in his last three games. Sarr passed to Johnson on the right, and Richarlison, near the goal, neatly placed it to the left of Pickford’s dive.
13’min-Johnson Chance! Emerson picks out Johnson unmarked at the back post, but his effort goes well over the bar.
17’min – Goal! Tottenham goes up 2-0 against Everton as Son scores. From a corner, Spurs set up Johnson in the box. His powerful shot is blocked by Pickford, and Son finishes the play.
51’min– Everton scored, making it 2-1, but VAR ruled it out because Andre-Gomes fouled Johnson in the build-up.
60’min– Garner had a chance. Harrison delivered a great pass to Garner on the right, and he aimed for the far post.
82’min-Goal! Tottenham leads 2-1 against Everton. A left-sided corner misses everyone, and Gomes seizes the opportunity at the back post, connecting brilliantly from 15 yards out to score across Vicario.
Key Stat: Richarlison has netted four goals in his past three appearances.
In the latest match, Tottenham’s victory takes them to fourth place, trailing Liverpool by just two points, setting up an exciting clash with Arsenal.