Everton 3-2 Tottenham: Player Ratings & Match Analysis

19 January 2025, 17:01 published Updated 19 January 2025, 17:01

Everton secure a crucial 3-2 victory over Tottenham Hotspur.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Iliman Ndiaye, and Archie Gray (own goal) give Everton a 3-0 lead at half-time.
David Moyes earns his first win in his second stint as Everton manager, piling pressure on Ange Postecoglou.

Everton battled back from a dominant Tottenham first half to secure a vital 3-2 win, with errors and defensive lapses costing Spurs dearly. The result lifts Everton four points clear of Ipswich Town in their relegation battle, while Tottenham’s inconsistency continues under Ange Postecoglou.

Contents

1 Player Ratings
- 1.1 Everton (4-2-3-1)
- 1.2 Tottenham Hotspur (3-4-2-1)
2 Player of the Match
3 Match Summary

Player Ratings

Everton (4-2-3-1)

Dominic Calvert-Lewin

Ratings provided by FotMob

Player	Rating	Comments
GK: Jordan Pickford	6.7/10	Made crucial saves to maintain the lead.
RB: Jake O’Brien	7.0/10	Solid performance down the right flank.
CB: James Tarkowski (c)	7.7/10	Captain’s leadership was crucial in defense.
CB: Jarrad Branthwaite	7.1/10	Strong in aerial duels and defensive positioning.
LB: Vitalii Mykolenko	6.7/10	Defended well despite Tottenham pressure.
CM: Orel Mangala	7.4/10	Played a key role in midfield battles.
CM: Idrissa Gana Gueye	8.7/10	Dominated the midfield, a constant threat.
RM: Jesper Lindstrom	7.9/10	Delivered an excellent performance on the right wing.
AM: Abdoulaye Doucoure	6.6/10	Had moments of influence but wasn’t consistent.
LM: Iliman Ndiaye	8.0/10	Scored one goal and created multiple chances.
CF: Dominic Calvert-Lewin	8.4/10	Put in a superb display, scoring and creating chances.
SUB: Ashley Young (70′)	6.1/10	Managed to stabilize the defense after coming on.
SUB: Nathan Patterson (81′)	N/A	Limited impact.
SUB: Michael Keane (88′)	N/A	Barely involved.
Subs not used: Asmir Begovic (GK), Joao Virginia (GK), Harrison Armstrong, Jack Harrison, Beto, Martin Sherif

Tottenham Hotspur (3-4-2-1)

Ratings provided by FotMob

Player	Rating	Comments
GK: Antonin Kinsky	6.5/10	Made a few saves but couldn’t prevent goals.
CB: Archie Gray	4.7/10	Struggled defensively, leading to errors.
CB: Radu Dragusin	5.1/10	Poor showing before being subbed off.
CB: Ben Davies	6.0/10	Limited impact defensively.
RWB: Pedro Porro	7.0/10	Constant threat going forward.
CM: Pape Sarr	6.6/10	Battled hard in midfield but lacked creativity.
CM: Lucas Bergvall	7.2/10	Showed composure and control.
LWB: Djed Spence	7.4/10	Strong defensively and linked well with attacks.
AM: Dejan Kulusevski	7.8/10	Scored a brilliant chip and linked play effectively.
AM: James Maddison	6.7/10	Created little despite high expectations.
ST: Son Heung-min (c)	6.6/10	Unable to influence the game, missed key chances.
SUB: Richarlison (46′)	6.9/10	Made a positive impact after coming on.
SUB: Mikey Moore (74′)	6.8/10	Assisted Spurs’ second goal.
Subs not used: Brandon Austin (GK), Malachi Hardy, Callum Olusesi, Min-Hyeok Yang, Sergio Reguilon, Damola Ajayi, Will Lankshear.

Player of the Match

Idrissa Gana Gueye (Everton) – Dominated the midfield with exceptional control and distribution, helping Everton secure the victory and providing the vital link between defense and attack.

Match Summary

Everton’s impressive first-half performance with a 3-0 lead ensured they secured a much-needed victory over Tottenham. Despite a late Spurs fightback, Moyes’ side held on for a vital win, piling pressure on Postecoglou as Spurs suffered their seventh defeat in the last ten league games.

Everton 3-2 Tottenham: Player Ratings & Match Analysis

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