Everton vs Tottenham Hotspur LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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This year sees Manchester City try to defend their crown and claim a historic fourth title in succession. Pep Guardiola’s all-conquering City, who also won the Champions League and FA Cup last season, will have to see off Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and the rest to claim an unprecedented sixth league title in seven years.
Meanwhile Luton Town are making their first appearance in the Premier League, having risen from non-league in an incredible decade of progress. They followed Championship winners Burnley and second-placed Sheffield United in earning promotion to the top flight.
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Everton vs Tottenham Hotspur
Great defending! Johnson shows great vision as he sweeps the ball across the penalty area towards the onrushing Werner. However, Godfrey gets back well to make a well-timed sliding challenge and deny the forward a shot on goal.
Everton vs Tottenham Hotspur
A concern for Spurs as Richarlison stays down following a strong challenge near the Everton area. The forward is in need of attention, but eventually returns to his feet.
Everton vs Tottenham Hotspur
Maddison is pulling Tottenham's strings as his throughball releases Werner, who is blocked by Pickford. Although, the offside flag is subsequently raised against the former Chelsea forward.
Everton vs Tottenham Hotspur
Brilliant defending! Godfrey suddenly turns defence into attack with his long ball releasing Harrison in behind. However, Van de Ven makes up ground before a perfectly timed sliding challenge denies the Everton man.
Everton vs Tottenham Hotspur
GOOD SAVE! Porro finds himself in an advanced position and lets fly with a powerful strike from outside the penalty area. It is on target, but Pickford gets across well to palm it away.
Everton vs Tottenham Hotspur
Everton make a purposeful start to the second half and force an early corner. Although, Tottenham are alert and deal with the danger.
Everton vs Tottenham Hotspur
The referee blows his whistle and we are off and running again at Goodison Park.
Everton vs Tottenham Hotspur
Everton have registered double the amount of shots on goal (eight) compared to Tottenham. Although, the difference is that three of Spurs' four attempts were on target, as opposed to just two from eight for the hosts. That is something they must address in the second half to stand any chance of fighting back.
Everton vs Tottenham Hotspur
It has been a pulsating first half at Goodison Park, where a former Everton man has come back to haunt his old side. Richarlison opened the scoring after just four minutes with a well-taken volley. Calvert-Lewin levelled on the half-hour mark when he headed in from close range, but Richarlison restored Spurs' lead four minutes before the break with a wonderful curling 20-yard strike. On both occasions, the Brazil forward refused to celebrate against his former employers, who must look to respond after the break.
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