Everton vs Tottenham Hotspur
Premier League
Saturday
3rd February 2024
Goodison Park
The most comprehensive preview, detailed analysis and reliable predictions of the Premier League fixture between Everton and Tottenham Hotspur.
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Everton form analysis
The Blues ended 2023 with three consecutive league losses. A 2-1 away defeat at Tottenham despite André Gomes’ late consolation was followed by a 3-1 home loss to Manchester City. Though James Harrison opened the scoring, three unanswered City goals condemned the Toffees to defeat. A 3-0 thrashing away at Wolves completed a poor festive period. However, Everton stopped the rot in 2024 with successive goalless home draws against Aston Villa and Fulham. While defensive solidity improved, attacking impotency was now the issue as Everton failed to create clear chances or test the keeper.
Overall, Everton’s form shows a declining side lacking confidence and identity. Sean Dyche has zeroed in on making them harder to beat, however risks made and objectives scored stay disturbing. For Dyche, boring cautious association should proceed, while figuring out how to make an interpretation of innocuous belonging into valuable open doors and objectives is basic assuming Everton are to pull clear of relegation risk. Signing a striker able to contribute goals appears an urgent priority in the transfer market.
Tottenham Hotspur form analysis
Tottenham ended 2023 with a 2-1 away win at Everton before being brought back down to earth in a 4-2 home loss to Brighton despite almost coming back from 4-0 down. However, a 3-1 home win over Bournemouth restored momentum before the new year. Goals from Pape Sarr, Son Heung-min and Richarlison earned the win despite another late concession.
Back-to-back 2-2 draws with Manchester United and Brentford opened 2024 as defensive issues persisted.
Despite leading against Man United and going 3-1 up early in the second half versus Brentford, late goals cost Spurs two wins. Overall, Spurs’ form paints a picture of an entertaining but flawed side. However, defensive inconsistencies continue undermining their good work. For manager Ange Postecoglou, addressing these chronic defensive issues with reinforcements is essential if Spurs’ lethal attack is to remain on the top.
