Tottenham seem to thrive when the challenge is toughest.<\/p>\n
While home games against weaker opposition have caused problems, an away trip to Everton \u2014 unbeaten at their new Hill Dickinson Stadium \u2014 was expected to be a major test. Instead, Spurs rose to the occasion with a convincing 3-0 win built on Thomas Frank\u2019s core principles: disciplined defending, smart set-pieces, and mental resilience in a charged atmosphere.<\/p>\n
The victory makes Tottenham the first team to claim all three points at Everton\u2019s new ground, lifting them to third in the Premier League \u2014 one point behind Bournemouth and five off leaders Arsenal.<\/p>\n
Another statement on the road
\nDespite home inconsistencies, Spurs boast the league\u2019s best away record. They remain unbeaten on their travels, with 13 points from a possible 15 \u2014 only a draw at Brighton denying them a perfect run.<\/p>\n
This win may be Frank\u2019s most rewarding yet. After a difficult week, his team handled a hostile environment and physical opposition superbly. Everton bombarded the box with crosses, but Spurs stayed composed, defended stoutly, and punished their hosts clinically at the other end.<\/p>\n
It wasn\u2019t a match for flair or flowing football \u2014 it was about digging deep, and Tottenham delivered exactly that.<\/p>\n
Set-piece strength shines again
\nIn a Premier League increasingly shaped by set-pieces, Frank\u2019s Spurs have turned them into a major weapon. Under his predecessor Ange Postecoglou, dead-ball situations were rarely emphasized, but thanks to set-piece coach Andreas Georgson, they\u2019ve become one of the best in this area.<\/p>\n
Everton hadn\u2019t conceded from a corner all season \u2014 until Spurs arrived. By half-time, they had been breached twice. Micky van de Ven scored both goals, first reacting sharply after Rodrigo Bentancur\u2019s effort and then timing his run perfectly to head past Jordan Pickford for his second, taking his tally to five this season.<\/p>\n
Though open-play fluidity remains a work in progress, Tottenham\u2019s set-piece prowess allows patience to pay off.<\/p>\n
Kolo Muani makes his mark
\nNearly two months after joining on Deadline Day, Randal Kolo Muani finally earned his first start \u2014 and showed glimpses of what Spurs have been missing.<\/p>\n
Still short of full fitness, the French forward impressed with his link-up play and composure. In the first half, he released Xavi Simons with a clever first-time pass and later produced another neat touch to launch an attack.<\/p>\n
With Richarlison looking fatigued and Mathys Tel still adapting, Kolo Muani\u2019s ability to hold up the ball and relieve pressure proved invaluable. His hour on the pitch was enough to suggest Tottenham are stronger with him leading the line.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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