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The Tottenham defender scored on two occasions as Tottenham prolonged their unbeaten run in away games in the top division and handed Everton their first defeat at Hill Dickinson Stadium.

The Toffees were unbeaten in their last five matches at their recently opened stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock, having departed their historic home behind after 133 years at the conclusion of last season.

But Spurs captain the Dutchman pounced on two occasions from corners in the first half to put their impressive record at jeopardy, and they were unable to mount a comeback before Pape Matar Sarr - set up by former Toffees attacker the Brazilian - headed home a final goal to put the game to bed.

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

Beto, meanwhile, failed to convert a handful of opportunities, while the Italian goalkeeper made a succession of excellent stops to ensure Tottenham went five matches on the road unbeaten in the English top flight.

But the VAR intervened, instructing the match official to check the goal on the pitchside monitor and the official decided that Jack Grealish and Iliman Ndiaye were in an illegal position and had interfered with the Spurs keeper.

This victory elevates the manager's side up to third in the division, a handful of points off local foes and leaders Arsenal.

Everton stay 14th and sit six points ahead of the relegation zone.

Spurs breakdown: Van de Ven fulfils duties at each end of pitch

After a drab midweek performance in the European competition against Monaco, where they managed a only two shots on goal, Frank opted for Randal Kolo Muani up front instead of former Toffees player the Brazilian.

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

Defender Van de Ven converted into an attacking force to be reckoned with.

Spurs' opening strike came from a cleverly executed set-piece play, with the midfielder heading the ball toward the six-yard box for an unmarked Van de Ven to head home.

And Ven de Ven - filling in as skipper in the Argentine's absence - notched his next goal in added time as he rose above the England keeper to nod in.

Van de Ven was equally impressive in defence, combining effectively with Kevin Danso as the pair handled excellently with the 34 crosses thrown their way by Everton.

Everton analysis: Everton lacking finishing touch

The club's new home had been a fortress, but it seems the freshness may have worn off slightly and supporters headed to the exits after Sarr's third for Tottenham.

The end in the team's unbeaten home run will not be a massive concern for the manager, but their striker situation are.

Beto and the other striker - the Toffees' two established strikers - had scored just a single goal between them before Sunday's match.

And they were unable to contribute to that miserable record on a wet and gloomy evening on Merseyside.

The striker's performance was epitomized when he chose to overhead kick a clear chance from near the goal, even with having space and time to readjust for a more conventional attempt that would have challenged Vicario.

The substitute, as well, was unable to influence the game after replacing the starter in the second half.

It wasn't for a shortage of chance. The majority of Everton's attacks came through the winger and Ndiaye, who relentlessly whipped threatening crosses into the Spurs box.

Upcoming fixtures for both teams?

The Toffees: The team head to the Stadium of Light in the top flight on Monday, 3 November at 8 PM.

Spurs: The London club go to St James' Park on late October for their fourth-round Carabao Cup match against the Magpies.