Spurs can show their class against Toffees

Tottenham have barely been mentioned in the pre-season title talk but they were in the mix last season and can show their ability at Goodison Park.

Ronald Koeman claims his Everton side are only “70 per cent” ready for the start of the new season and his caution is understandable.

John Stones has left, Romelu Lukaku (a doubt for today’s game) is also looking for the exit and it may take some time to fix the problems which contributed to their bottom-half finish last season.

Recommendation
Tottenham
1pt 7-5 general

Team news
Everton
Ashley Williams lacks match fitness, Romelu Lukaku and Seamus Coleman are doubts but Phil Jagielka and Darron Gibson have been passed fit.

Tottenham
Mousa Dembele continues a suspension from last season but Dele Alli returns from a ban. Jan Vertonghen has recovered from injury and should start in defence.

Key stat
Everton have kept two clean sheets in their last 12 home games