Tottenham vs Everton: Can Toffees End North London Drought?
Tottenham Hotspur host Everton at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday, looking to build on a draw in their opening fixture, while Everton seek to salvage their season after a disappointing start.
The fixture is a classic encounter in English football, with a rich history of fiercely contested matches. The statistics highlight the dominance Tottenham have enjoyed in recent years, with a particularly strong home record against the Toffees. They have scored more Premier League goals against Everton than any other opponent, both overall (102) and at home (63).
However, Everton have managed to pull off a surprise victory in their last visit to north London, winning 1-0 in September 2020 under Carlo Ancelotti. This remains their only win in their last 23 Premier League matches against Tottenham, with 11 draws and 11 defeats.
Away form has been a particular issue for Everton, who have only managed three victories in their last 20 Premier League trips to London. Their recent record in August is also concerning, having not won a Premier League game in the month for the last three seasons, losing their last four such matches without scoring.
In contrast, Tottenham have a strong record in their first home game of the season, winning in five of the last six campaigns. The only exception was a 1-0 defeat to Everton in the 2020-21 season.
This match presents a real opportunity for Everton to end their recent struggles against Tottenham. However, their poor start to the season, including back-to-back defeats in their opening two matches, will be a source of worry for manager Sean Dyche. They have also been struggling on the road, failing to win any of their last 11 away games.
Tottenham, on the other hand, will be looking to build on a positive start to the season, having drawn their opening game against Leicester. They will be hoping their strong home form and the presence of James Maddison, who has a knack for creating chances against Everton, will lead them to a victory.
The match also offers a reunion for Richarlison, who swapped Everton for Tottenham in 2022. The Brazilian has already made his mark against his former club, scoring three Premier League goals against them in their two meetings last season.
With both teams desperate for points, this encounter promises to be an exciting and fiercely contested match, offering a potential turning point for either side.
