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Goals from Harry Kane and Pierre-Emile Hojberg helped Tottenham Hotspur to a 2-0 home win over Everton on a four-game Saturday in the Premier League.
The day began with a goalless draw between Leicester and Crystal Palace at the King Power Stadium after Brentford beat Brighton 2-0 on Friday night football.
Aleksandra Mitrovic was back in the goals at Craven Cottage as Fulham and Bournemouth drew 2-2 while Wolves beat Nottingham Forest 1-0 at Molineux in the afternoon games.
In the late kick off, Antonio Conte’s side dominated proceedings despite a frustrating first half at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
A solid defensive display from Dwight McNeil ensured that the dreadlock was not broken before the break. And the visitors had some chances of their own, too, which if converted could have resulted in a completely different game.
The hosts had almost 70% of the ball and 20 attempts to Everton’s four during the course of the 90 minutes, and the breakthrough came through Kane on the hour mark.
The England captain was fouled in the box by Jordan Pickford and found the back of the net from twelve yards on his 400th Spurs appearance to give his side a much deserved lead.
The visitors tired and Spurs controlled the final phases of play with Hojberg putting the icing on the cake in the 86th minute after being played in by Rodrigo Bentancur.
The result puts Conte’s side into third place, level on points with Manchester City who face a much anticipated trip to Anfield on Sunday.
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