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Micky van de Ven scored twice as Tottenham extended their winning streak in away games in the Premier League and delivered the Toffees their first defeat at their new home.

The Toffees were unbeaten in their last five matches at their recently opened stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock, having left their historic home behind after more than a century at the conclusion of the previous campaign.

But Spurs captain Van de Ven struck twice from set-pieces in the opening 45 minutes to place their impressive record at jeopardy, and they were failed to mount a comeback before the midfielder - set up by ex-Everton forward Richarlison - nodded in a final goal to seal the victory.

Jake O'Brien thought he had equalized the scores a short while after Van de Ven's opener, glancing a bullet header past the Spurs keeper from an set-piece.

The Portuguese striker, meanwhile, missed a handful of chances, while Vicario made a series of fine saves to ensure the London club went five matches on the road unbeaten in the Premier League.

But the VAR stepped in, advising the match official to review the goal on the pitchside monitor and the official decided that the winger and Iliman Ndiaye were in an illegal position and had interfered with the Tottenham goalkeeper.

This victory moves Thomas Frank's side into third place in the Premier League, a handful of points off north London rivals and table-toppers the Gunners.

Everton remain in 14th position and are six points ahead of the relegation zone.

Tottenham analysis: The defender excels in role at both ends of the field

Following a uninspiring midweek display in the Champions League against Monaco, where they managed a only two shots on goal, the manager chose the French striker in attack instead of ex-Everton forward the Brazilian.

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

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

Tottenham's first goal came from a well-worked corner routine, with the midfielder heading the ball back across the six-yard box for an unmarked the defender to score.

And Ven de Ven - stepping up as skipper in Cristian Romero's absence - notched his second in added time as he outjumped the England keeper to head home.

Van de Ven was equally outstanding in defensive duties, partnering well with his defensive colleague as the duo dealt excellently with the numerous deliveries sent their way by the opposition.

Everton analysis: Toffees missing striker's instinct

The club's new home 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 third for Tottenham.

The end in the team's winning streak at home will not be a major concern for the manager, but their striker situation are.

Beto and the other striker - the Toffees' two established strikers - had scored only one league goal between them before Sunday's match.

And they were unable to contribute to that poor record on a damp and dreary evening on in Liverpool.

Beto's performance was epitomized when he chose to bicycle-kick a golden opportunity from near the goal, even with having space and time to readjust for a simpler attempt that would have tested the keeper.

The substitute, too, was unable to influence the game after coming on for Beto in the second half.

It wasn't for a shortage of chance. The majority of the home side's attacks came through Grealish and Ndiaye, who tirelessly delivered dangerous crosses into the Tottenham box.

What next for these two sides?

The Toffees: Moyes' men travel to the Stadium of Light in the top flight on early November at 20:00 GMT.

Spurs: Spurs go to St James' Park on late October for their fourth-round Carabao Cup match against Newcastle.