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The Tottenham defender scored on two occasions as Spurs extended their winning streak in away games in the Premier League and delivered the Toffees their first defeat at their new home.

Everton were unbeaten in their five previous fixtures at their recently opened stadium at the dockside location, having left their historic home behind after 133 years at the end of last season.

But Spurs captain Van de Ven pounced twice from corners in the first half to put their strong form at jeopardy, and they were failed to mount a comeback before the midfielder - assisted by former Toffees attacker the Brazilian - headed home a third to seal the victory.

The Everton defender believed he had equalized the tally five minutes after the defender's first goal, directing a bullet header past the Spurs keeper from an Everton corner.

The Portuguese striker, in the meantime, failed to convert a handful of opportunities, while Vicario made a series of excellent stops to guarantee the London club went five matches on the road unbeaten in the Premier League.

But the VAR intervened, instructing the match official to review the score on the pitchside monitor and the official decided that the winger and Iliman Ndiaye were in offside positions and had impeded with the Tottenham goalkeeper.

This victory moves Thomas Frank's team into third place in the Premier League, a handful of points off north London rivals and leaders the Gunners.

Everton stay in 14th position and are six points ahead of the relegation zone.

Spurs breakdown: The defender fulfils role at each end of pitch

Following a uninspiring midweek performance in the Champions League against Monaco, where they mustered a mere two shots on goal, the manager opted for Randal Kolo Muani in attack instead of former Toffees player the Brazilian.

The summer signing was unable to make much of an impact before being replaced for the substitute after an hour on the field, but it emerged he wasn't needed in the end.

Centre-back the Dutchman transformed into an attacking force to be reckoned with.

Spurs' opening strike came from a cleverly executed corner routine, with Rodrigo Bentancur directing the ball toward the face of goal for an unmarked Van de Ven to head home.

And the captain - stepping up as skipper in the Argentine's unavailability - notched his next goal in added time as he outjumped Jordan Pickford to nod in.

Van de Ven was equally impressive in defensive duties, partnering effectively with Kevin Danso as the pair dealt excellently with the 34 crosses sent their way by the opposition.

Toffees breakdown: Everton lacking striker's instinct

Everton's recent stadium had been a fortress, but it seems the novelty may have faded slightly and fans flocked to the exits after the midfielder's final goal for Spurs.

The break in Everton's winning streak at home won't be a major concern for the manager, but their striker situation will be.

The forward and the other striker - the Everton's two established strikers - had netted only a single goal combined before Sunday's outing.

And they were failed to add to that miserable record on a damp and dreary night on Merseyside.

Beto's form was summed up when he opted to bicycle-kick a golden opportunity from close range, despite having room and time to reposition for a simpler shot that would have tested Vicario.

The substitute, as well, failed to make an impact after coming on for Beto in the second half.

It was not for a shortage of chance. Most of Everton's attacks came through Grealish and Ndiaye, who tirelessly delivered dangerous balls into the Spurs penalty area.

What next for both teams?

Everton: The team travel to Sunderland in the top flight on early November at 8 PM.

Spurs: The London club travel to Newcastle's ground on Wednesday, 29 October for their next round League Cup tie against the Magpies.