Tottenham Defeats Everton 3-0 with Controversial VAR Offside Decision

Tottenham secured a 3-0 victory over Everton at Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium, with Micky van de Ven scoring twice and Pape Matar Sarr adding a late goal. A controversial moment occurred when Everton's Jake O'Brien had an equalizer disallowed after a VAR review determined Iliman Ndiaye and Jack Grealish were offside and interfering with Spurs goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario. The Premier League confirmed the offside decision after the VAR intervention, explaining it resulted in an indirect free kick to Tottenham. Former player Gary Neville expressed uncertainty over the decision, calling it a 50/50 call and noting the VAR officials appeared unsure. Tottenham manager Thomas Frank defended his team's attacking efforts despite criticism, emphasizing collective responsibility and the impact of new players on team dynamics. This win moved Tottenham to third in the Premier League, while Everton faced their first defeat at their new stadium.