Everton secured a crucial 3-2 victory over Tottenham Hotspur at Goodison Park, providing a much-needed boost to their Premier League survival hopes and piling further pressure on Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou.
The Toffees, who had won just three league games prior to this encounter, produced a dominant first-half display to take a commanding 3-0 lead. Dominic Calvert-Lewin ended his goal drought with a smart finish, before Iliman Ndiaye doubled their advantage with a superb individual effort. An Archie Gray own goal in stoppage time compounded Tottenham’s misery.
Despite a late rally from Spurs, with Dejan Kulusevski and Richarlison scoring in the closing stages, Everton held on for a deserved victory.
Moyes’ Impact and Tottenham’s Struggles
This impressive performance marked a significant turnaround for Everton under the returning David Moyes. The experienced manager, who previously led Everton for 11 years, has instilled renewed confidence and attacking intent in his team.
Calvert-Lewin’s return to form was a particularly encouraging sign for Everton, while Ndiaye continued his impressive season with another influential display. Moyes’ tactical changes also proved effective, with Jake O’Brien and Jesper Lindstrom making positive contributions.
Tottenham, on the other hand, were woeful in the first half, lacking any cohesion or attacking threat. While they improved after the break, their late goals could not mask a dismal performance that leaves Postecoglou facing increasing scrutiny.
This victory provides a much-needed boost for Everton as they look to climb away from the relegation zone. For Tottenham, the defeat raises further questions about their ability to compete for a top-half finish and puts Postecoglou’s position under further pressure.
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