Everton v Tottenham Hotspur

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20 Dec 2018
Tottenham Hotspur v Everton
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Everton are looking for their first PL victory over their visitors in 12 attempts, while Tottenham Hotspur are hoping to extend their winning run to four matches.

Team news

Everton midfielder James McCarthy could return after 11 months out with a broken leg, while Idrissa Gueye (groin) is also available.

Spurs defender Davinson Sanchez is available after recovering from a hamstring problem.

Eric Dier (appendicitis), Jan Vertonghen (thigh) and Victor Wanyama (knee) are out while Serge Aurier (groin) and Mousa Dembele (ankle) are in the final stages of their recovery.

Did you know?

Everton are unbeaten in their last six home league matches, winning four and drawing two.

Spurs have won eight of their 10 away matches in the Premier League this season, already more than they had in 20 of their previous 26 completed seasons in the competition.

Everton’s Richarlison has scored four goals in his last four Premier League home matches.

Spurs striker Harry Kane has scored twice in each of his last three Premier League appearances against Everton. Only Michael Owen, versus Newcastle, has netted two or more goals in four consecutive appearances against a single team in the competition.

Match officials

Referee: Paul Tierney
Assistants: Adam Nunn, Constantine Hatzidakis
Fourth official: Chris Kavanagh

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