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The Tottenham defender scored twice as Tottenham extended their winning streak in away games in the Premier League and handed Everton their initial loss at Hill Dickinson Stadium.

The Toffees were unbeaten in their five previous fixtures at their new ground at the dockside location, having departed Goodison Park behind after 133 years at the end of last season.

But Tottenham's leader Van de Ven pounced on two occasions from corners in the opening 45 minutes to place their strong form at jeopardy, and they were failed to turn it around before the midfielder - set up by ex-Everton forward the Brazilian - nodded in a third to seal the victory.

The Everton defender believed he had levelled the tally five minutes after Van de Ven's first goal, directing a powerful header past the Spurs keeper from an set-piece.

Beto, in the meantime, missed a handful of chances, while Vicario made a succession of excellent saves to ensure Tottenham went five away games without defeat in the Premier League.

But the VAR intervened, advising the match official to review the score on the pitchside monitor and the official ruled that the winger and the attacker were in an illegal position and had interfered with the Tottenham goalkeeper.

The win moves Thomas Frank's side up to third in the Premier League, five points off north London rivals and table-toppers the Gunners.

Everton stay 14th and are six points clear of the drop zone.

Tottenham analysis: The defender fulfils role at each end of the field

After a uninspiring weekday performance in the European competition against Monaco, where they managed a only attempts on target, the manager opted for Randal Kolo Muani in attack instead of ex-Everton forward the Brazilian.

The summer signing was failed to make much of an impact before being replaced for the substitute after 60 minutes on the field, but it turns out he proved unnecessary in the final outcome.

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

Tottenham's first goal came from a well-worked set-piece play, with the midfielder heading the ball back across the face of goal for an unmarked the defender to score.

And the captain - stepping up as skipper in Cristian Romero's absence - notched his next goal in first-half stoppage time as he rose above Jordan Pickford to nod in.

The Dutchman was just as outstanding in defensive duties, combining well with his defensive colleague as the pair handled excellently with the 34 crosses thrown their way by Everton.

Everton analysis: Toffees lacking striker's instinct

The club's recent stadium had been a fortress, but it seems the freshness may have faded slightly and fans headed to the exits after Sarr's final goal for Tottenham.

The break in the team's winning streak at home won't be a major worry for the manager, but their attacking woes are.

Beto and the other striker - the Toffees' two established centre-forwards - had netted only one league goal combined before Sunday's outing.

And they were unable to contribute to that poor tally on a damp and dreary night on Merseyside.

Beto's performance was summed up when he chose to overhead kick a golden opportunity from near the goal, even with having space and opportunity to readjust for a simpler shot that would have tested Vicario.

Barry, too, was unable to influence the game after coming on for Beto in the second half.

It was not for a lack of chance. Most of the home side's attacks came through Grealish and the forward, who tirelessly delivered threatening balls into the Tottenham box.

What next for both teams?

The Toffees: The team head to Sunderland in the Premier League on early November at 8 PM.

Spurs: The London club go to St James' Park on late October for their next round Carabao Cup tie against Newcastle.