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The Tottenham defender found the net on two occasions as Spurs extended their unbeaten run on the road in the Premier League and handed Everton their initial loss at their new home.

Everton were undefeated in their last five matches at their new ground at Bramley-Moore Dock, having left Goodison Park behind after more than a century at the end of the previous campaign.

But Spurs captain Van de Ven struck on two occasions from corners in the opening 45 minutes to put their strong form at jeopardy, and they were failed to mount a comeback before Pape Matar Sarr - set up by former Toffees attacker the Brazilian - nodded in a final goal to seal the victory.

The Everton defender believed he had equalized the tally a short while after Van de Ven's opener, glancing a powerful header past the Spurs keeper from an set-piece.

Beto, in the meantime, missed a handful of chances, while Vicario made a succession of excellent stops to ensure Tottenham went five matches on the road unbeaten in the Premier League.

But the VAR stepped in, instructing the match official to check the goal on the screen and the official ruled that the winger and the attacker were in an illegal position and had impeded with the Tottenham goalkeeper.

This victory moves the manager's team up to third in the division, five points off north London rivals and table-toppers Arsenal.

The Merseyside club stay 14th and are six points ahead of the relegation zone.

Spurs breakdown: Van de Ven fulfils role at each end of the field

After a drab midweek display in the European competition against Monaco, where they mustered a mere attempts on goal, Frank chose Randal Kolo Muani up front instead of former Toffees player Richarlison.

The summer signing was failed to influence the game before being replaced for the substitute after 60 minutes on the field, but it turns out he wasn't needed in the end.

Centre-back Van de Ven converted into an attacking force to be feared.

Tottenham's first goal came from a cleverly executed corner routine, with the midfielder directing the ball back across the six-yard box for an free the defender to score.

And Ven de Ven - stepping up as captain in the Argentine's absence - notched his next goal in added time as he outjumped Jordan Pickford to nod in.

Van de Ven was equally impressive in defence, partnering well with Kevin Danso as the duo dealt excellently with the numerous deliveries thrown their way by the opposition.

Toffees breakdown: Everton missing striker's instinct

Everton's recent stadium had been a happy hunting ground, but it appears the freshness may have worn off slightly and fans flocked to the exits after Sarr's final goal for Spurs.

The end in Everton's unbeaten home run won't be a major concern for David Moyes, but their striker situation are.

Beto and the other striker - the Everton's pair of established strikers - had netted just one league goal combined before the weekend's match.

And they were failed to contribute to that miserable record on a damp and dreary evening on Merseyside.

Beto's performance was epitomized when he opted to overhead kick a golden opportunity from near the goal, despite having room and time to readjust for a simpler shot that would have challenged the keeper.

The substitute, too, failed to influence the game after replacing Beto in the second half.

It wasn't for a shortage of chance. Most of Everton's attacks came through the winger and the forward, who tirelessly delivered dangerous balls into the Spurs penalty area.

What next for both teams?

The Toffees: Moyes' men travel to Sunderland in the Premier League on Monday, 3 November at 20:00 GMT.

Spurs: Spurs travel to St James' Park on late October for their fourth-round League Cup match against the Magpies.