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Ange Postecoglou is aiming to enhance Tottenham’s scientific edge as they chase their first win of the Premier League season in opposition to Everton on Saturday.
Spurs dominated the primary half in opposition to Leicester Metropolis of their opener on Monday, however solely left the King Energy Stadium with some extent after Jamie Vardy’s equaliser within the 1-1 draw.
Postecoglou’s aspect had 15 photographs in that sport, with seven of these on track, however solely created 1.18 anticipated objectives.
With Spurs aiming to problem for a Champions League place this season, the Australian is eager to finetune their play within the last third sooner quite than later.
“Simply actually dissatisfied we lacked just a little leading edge within the entrance third, made some poor selections, lacked some composure and didn’t get the reward our soccer deserved,” Postecoglou stated.
“Everybody carried out nicely, however in the end that defeats the aim of what we’re attempting to attain and that’s successful video games of soccer and bridging the hole to the highest groups.
“And the efficiency of the gamers generally was very, excellent, however we have to flip these good performances into outcomes.”
Homeward sure!
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— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) August 21, 2024
In the meantime, Everton prop up the early standings within the league after a heavy 3-0 defeat to Brighton final weekend.
Ashley Younger’s pink card compounded their distress as they struggled to check the Seagulls within the last third, however James Tarkowski is assured they’ll stamp out the errors to kick-start their season this weekend.
“It’s not a actuality verify. We all know the extent of this league and the way troublesome it’s,” Tarkowski stated. “You’ll get punished for those who make errors.
“The muse which we construct on – and we are going to proceed to do – numerous it was on present. Minor particulars will value you on this league and we’ll see that.”
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— Everton (@Everton) August 17, 2024
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Tottenham – James Maddison
In opposition to no aspect does James Maddison have extra Premier League assists than he does in opposition to Everton (4), with every of his 4 in opposition to the Toffees coming in his final three appearances.
He’s additionally off the mark for the season, having assisted Pedro Porro’s opener of their 1-1 draw with Leicester final day trip.
Everton – Jack Harrison
Regardless of Everton struggling a heavy defeat to Brighton of their Premier League opener, Jack Harrison was a brilliant spark for the Toffees.
He had essentially the most photographs (three), essentially the most touches within the field (six) and accomplished essentially the most profitable dribbles (three) of anybody within the Everton aspect.
MATCH PREDICTION: TOTTENHAM WIN
Tottenham have gained their first Premier League residence match in 5 of the final six seasons, with the one exception being a 1-0 defeat to Everton in 2020-21.
Nevertheless, Spurs have scored extra Premier League objectives in opposition to Everton each general (102) and at residence (63) than they’ve versus another opponent.
After drawing their Premier League opener with Leicester, Spurs wish to keep away from not successful both of their first two video games in a single marketing campaign since 2015-16 (drew one, misplaced one).
In the meantime, Everton haven’t gained a Premier League sport within the month of August in any of the final three seasons (drawn three, misplaced six), shedding every of their final 4 such video games with out scoring. Their final such victory was in 2021 at Brighton (2-0).
Sean Dyche’s aspect wouldn’t have the very best report in opposition to groups from the capital, successful simply three of their final 20 such top-flight matches (drawn six, misplaced 11), although these three wins all got here consecutively between September and November final season.
After successful 4 consecutive Premier League away video games between October and December final season, Everton at the moment are winless of their final 11 on the street (drawn 4, misplaced seven). 9 of these have are available in 2024, leaving the Toffees as the one ever-present aspect over the 2 campaigns with out an away win this calendar 12 months.
OPTA WIN PROBABILITY
Tottenham – 55.3%
Draw – 23%
Everton – 21.6%
