Tottenham Spurs Rise to Third Amid Everton Victory and Injury Woes

Tottenham Hotspur, under head coach Thomas Frank, currently sit third in the Premier League, five points behind leaders Arsenal, but Frank does not consider them title contenders yet, citing stronger teams ahead. Their recent 3-0 away win at Everton showcased the growing influence of centre-back Micky van der Ven, who has become a key scorer with five goals this season, helping Tottenham's strong away form. Despite this, Everton's manager David Moyes expressed frustration over conceding their first goals from corners this season, though he acknowledged the team's overall good performance. Tottenham face a challenging November schedule with matches against top-four rivals Chelsea, Manchester United, and Arsenal, which could be pivotal for their title hopes if they improve home performances. Recent matches also highlighted goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario's crucial saves, particularly in a Champions League draw against Monaco, while midfielder Lucas Bergvall struggled and may be dropped for upcoming games. Tottenham are expected to rotate their squad for the upcoming busy schedule, with potential changes including the return of Djed Spence and benching of some underperforming players to maintain their competitive edge.