Tottenham put pressure on leaders Arsenal and direct challenger Manchester City, the defending champion, with a 2-0 victory over their visitors Everton on Saturday in the 11th round of the English Premier League. The London team started the match with a fierce attacking trio consisting of their top scorer Harry Kane, South Korean Heung-Min Son, and Brazilian Richarlison, applying pressure from the onset as Everton retreated to their defensive lines.
Despite repeated attempts, Tottenham did not pose a real threat to the goal of English international goalkeeper Jordan Pickford in the first half. The players under Italian coach Antonio Conte had to wait until the 59th minute when the referee awarded them a penalty following a foul by Pickford on Kane inside the area, which Kane successfully converted.
Danish international midfielder Pierre-Emile Højbjerg sealed the result by scoring the second goal for the London team just four minutes before the end of the match. With this victory, Tottenham raised their points tally to 23, trailing by one point behind Arsenal, who play against Leeds United on Sunday, and on goal difference from Manchester City, who are facing hosts Liverpool in a key clash. Meanwhile, Everton's points remain at 10, sitting in 14th place.
