Tottenham Hotspur are aiming to maintain their unbeaten run away from home in the Premier League this season
Tottenham need to get back to winning ways if they are to build on last season’s Europa League success under Thomas Frank. Despite losing only two of their opening twelve matches in all competitions, the Lilywhites have faced growing criticism from both fans and the media for their lacklustre performances in recent weeks. The defeat against AS Monaco served as a clear reminder that the North London club have lost their early-season momentum after what was a promising start to the campaign.
There is, however, no reason to panic just yet. Thomas Frank continues to search for the right solutions to end this poor run of results, and it is important to remember that Spurs remain a work in progress. Sitting just one point off the Premier League’s top-four is still a commendable achievement at this stage of the campaign.
That said, the Danish tactician must now look to move away from his pragmatic approach and encourage his side to play on the front foot from the very first minute. The players, too, need to show greater character and step up when it matters most. With five matches coming up in the next two weeks, keeping the squad fresh and well-rested will be crucial if Tottenham are to regain form and momentum before the November international break.
Tottenham backed to clinch a point against Everton away from home
Tottenham’s next test comes against Everton in the Premier League. The Toffees are still unbeaten at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, so it will take a mammoth effort from the Lilywhites to secure a result against a side that has been tough to break down under David Moyes.
Now, Chris Sutton has taken the task of predicting which way the game between two English giants will end on Sunday. Speaking to the BBC, Sutton said,
“Tottenham have become a more versatile side under Thomas Frank, able to set up to suit the opposition, but I don’t feel as if they are ever clinical enough in the final third. It is a similar story with Everton.”
The pundit added,
“I always feel they have a goal in them, just not from the centre-forward, whether it is Beto or Thierno Barry leading their attack. All of that makes me think this is going to be a tight game, and I don’t think there will be a winner. 1-1”
Sutton believes Tottenham and Everton share similar problems of not being clinical enough in the final third of the pitch, despite being more versatile against tricky opponents. Considering that, the pundit admits that the match between the two will be a tight affair, ending in a 1-1 draw at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
In truth, Spurs might gladly accept a draw if offered one before kick-off, especially considering that they remain unbeaten away from home in the Premier League this season. That said, there is every chance they could ride their luck and snatch all three points against a resilient Everton side on Sunday.
Games against Everton are always tough to predict. But they have looked vulnerable at times this season, and Spurs just need to exploit that a bit more on Sunday. We are backing Thomas Frank’s men to come home with all three points and end the Toffees’ unbeaten run at home. A cagey affair between the two, with Spurs clinching a late goal would get the season back on track for the Lilywhites.
